I tasted supermarket hot cross buns to find the best – the cheapest cost just 31p and burst with flavour
Shelves are stacked with hot cross buns, from traditional varieties to flavoured ones like strawberry and clotted cream.
Lynsey Hope tested a selection of
traditional
, own brand buns.
Waitrose No 1 Golden Hot
Cross Buns
62.5p
each
Zesty and sweet, with a light, fluffy texture and generous amounts of fruit - but the most expensive.
value
overall
10/10
8/10
9/10
taste
Morrisons The Best Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns
31.1p
each
Lots of fruit but quite hard and tasted a bit stale. Great price but higher in calories than most.
value
overall
5/10
5/10
5/10
taste
M&S Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Buns
52.5p
each
Lots of fruit, juicy and tasty, but a little lacking in spice. Towards the higher end of the price bracket.
value
overall
7/10
6/10
6/10
taste
Lidl Luxury
Hot Cross Buns
33.7p
each
Great price but disappointing. A little dry and not enough fruit. 'Luxury' was a bit of a stretch.
value
overall
4/10
5/10
4/10
taste
Aldi Specially Selected Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Buns
31.2p
each
Bursting with flavour with lots of fruit and hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Also the cheapest on offer!
value
overall
10/10
10/10
10/10
taste
Tesco Finest Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns
40p
each
Squishy with a strong cinnamon flavour and full of plump, juicy raisins.
value
overall
8/10
7/10
8/10
taste