The best hot cross buns for your Easter weekend 1 Apr, 2021 04:00 PM 2 minutes to read Hot cross buns at Ima Cuisine. Photo / Michael Craig NZ Herald Hot cross buns are essential Easter eating. Whether you're a traditionalist or a chocolate fan, that spiced aroma that fills the kitchen at this time of year can't be beat. Once a delicacy reserved for Good Friday, these days hot cross buns seem to hit the shelves as quickly as the pine needles on your Christmas tree turn brown. Nonetheless, there's always room for more. So to help you keep everyone satisfied this Easter weekend we've pulled together a few of the best hot cross buns recipes around.