Over Easter, some of our favourite bakeries and patisseries are serving up delicious hot cross bun creations, ranging from traditional varieties to those loaded with sweet fillings. There’s even a hot cross cruffin for those who can’t go without their croissant fix.
1. Sprout
James Street essential service Sprout is baking up fresh hot cross buns daily for Easter, made with a traditional recipe of fruit and a house spice mix. They’re perfect for toasting and slathering with butter, or just eating fresh.
You can find Sprout at 76 James St, Fortitude Valley
2. Lune Croissanterie
This Easter, Lune has brought back their drool-worthy hot cross cruffin, for when you can’t choose between a regular hot cross bun and a croissant. This must-try creation is filled with a spiced custard, studded with dried fruit, and finished off with a signature cross.
You can find Lune Croissanterie at 15 Manning St, South Brisbane and Burnett Lane, shop 10/79 Adelaide St, Brisbane City.
3. Darvella Patisserie
This Bulimba fave is doing things sweet and gooey when it comes to hot cross buns this year. Not only are they serving up freshly-baked traditional hot cross buns, but also a double chocolate variety, as well as one loaded with Biscoff.
The Biscoff-loaded hot cross buns have been selling out fast, so best to get in early.
You can find Darvella Patisserie at Shop 1/37 Oxford St, Bulimba.
4. Jocelyn’s Provisions
Hot cross buns loaded with flavoured cream? Say less – we’ll take a box, thanks. These delicious creations are available in-store from Thursday to Saturday this week, with both a traditional flavour piped with a spiced crème patisserie, alongside a chocolate number filled with milk chocolate ganache.
You can find Jocelyn’s Provisions at 70 Eagle St, Brisbane City and 12/46 James St, Fortitude Valley.
5. Doughcraft
Northsiders – we recommend seeing Albion baking legends Doughcraft for your hot cross bun stock. With both traditional and chocolate flavours to choose from, you really can’t go wrong.
Doughcraft has also recently opened up a second store in the CBD, which doubles as a wine bar. Hot cross bun and vino date anyone?
You can find Doughcraft at Shop 07/31 Collingwood St, Albion and 181 Mary St, Brisbane City.
6. Belle Époque
This French-inspired cafe is serving up pillowy traditional fruit hot cross buns dusted in cocoa for $3 each or $15 for a pack of 6. They’re also offering other Easter treats such as chocolate fondue and a themed high tea.
You can find Belle Époque at Emporium Hotel South Bank, ground floor, 267 Grey St, South Brisbane.