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