Formula for perfect hot cross bun is found - but not everyone agrees Some like theirs with beans, bacon or even fish Updated Sign up here! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The ultimate way to eat a hot cross bun includes two buns per sitting, a 62 second toasting, a slathering of butter, served with a cup of tea at precisely 11am, according to research amongst 2,000 shoppers.