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With Easter on the horizon, it would not be complete without some delicious hot cross buns, and it is that time of year again when Britons buy the seasonal snack.
GB News tried out the best offerings from a range of British supermarkets, with a team of passionate hot cross bun fans putting them to the test.
Trying buns by Tesco, M&S, Waitrose, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s – in a blind test – the hot cross bun enthusiasts decided Waitrose Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns as the tastiest.
While all the buns were enjoyable, Waitrose, M&S, and Asda came out on top. The team toasted each hot cross bun and added a smothering of butter, which melted onto the flavourful snack.
Waitrose Easter Four Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns ranked in first place
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Waitrose Easter Four Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns (£1.95) – 4.5/5
Scoring a whopping 4.5/5 on average, Waitrose’s Easter Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns were a delight to the team. The treats had a “fruity and juicy taste” and were the largest buns tried by the hot cross bun lovers.
The GB News team felt the buns were very filling and could not find many faults with the Easter treat. Shoppers can purchase the buns in Waitrose stores for £1.95.
M&S Four Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Buns (£2) – 4.3/5
M&S’s Four Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Buns came in a narrow second place, scoring a strong 4.3/5. The butter melted beautifully into the buns, which created a “nice texture” for one bun lover.
M&S’s hot cross buns narrowly missed the top spot but would still be a “go-to” option for Britons this spring. The Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Buns are available for £2 via Ocado.
Asda Exceptional Four Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns (£1.43) – 4/5
Scoring a well-respected 4/5, Asda’s Exceptional Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns were a “delight” for the team. The buns had lots of “flavour” and did not fall apart when chewing like some of the other selections.
One reviewer said: “The buns are not as fruity but very delicate. The butter melted beautifully into them.” Britons can pick up Asda’s Exceptional Four Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns for £1.43.
Tesco’s Finest Four Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns (£1.80) – 3.7/5
Just missing out on the top three is Tesco’s Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns, scoring a 3.7/5.
The “tasty” buns had a rich amount of raisins and left a “fruitful aftertaste” for one GB News taster. Shoppers can pick these up for £1.80.
Lidl Deluxe Luxury Hot Cross Buns (£1.25) – 3.5/5
Lidl’s Deluxe Luxury Hot Cross Buns scored a solid 3.5/5, and the team agreed that they were best served with butter.
The Easter treat was very thick and had many raisins – perfect for Britons who want a filling treat. At just £1.25, the buns are one of the cheapest options from the selection.
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The buns were toasted with a spread of butter
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Aldi Specially Selected Four Luxury Hot Cross Buns (£1.09) – 3.3/5
Aldi’s buns scored very highly with some of the team but fell short of a higher spot, finishing with a rating of 3.3/5. GB News reviewers were split on Aldi’s buns, with one hot cross bun enthusiast describing them as “fruity and lovely”.
The buns are available for £1.09 on Aldi’s website, but the supermarket noted that “prices online may vary from prices in store”.
Sainsbury’s Free From Gluten Four Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns (£3) – 3.5/5
Sainsbury’s Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns will not disappoint Britons who love raisins. The GB News team found the buns to be “extra fruity” but did leave “a bit of an aftertaste”.
The extra fruity buns are available for £3, with the standard fruity option available for £2.
Morrisons The Best Rich and Buttery Four Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns – (£1.80) – 2.7/5
Morrisons Hot Cross Buns are perfect for butter lovers. The butter melts nicely into the buns to complement the taste.
One reviewer noted: “The bun did fall apart in my mouth,” contributing to the buns’ lower ranking. Customers can pick up the buns for £1.80 from Morrisons stores.
Co-op Irresistible Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns (£1.50) – 2.5/5
Similar to Morrisons, Co-op buns are ideal for those who love some butter on their Easter snack.
The reason for the low score was that the GB News team felt the buns were “rather plain” and lacked the level of fruit found in other buns in the test. Despite the lower ranking, the buns are available for just £1.50 in Co-op stores.