Preparing for Easter: The History of the Hot Cross Bun

Easter is right around the corner (April 19th to 21st), and we’re excited to bring back a timeless classic, Hot Cross Buns, available now for seasonal orders.

A Bite of History

Hot cross buns date back to the 12th century, when monks began baking these spiced, fruit-studded buns marked with a symbolic cross. Over the centuries, they became a beloved Easter tradition, symbolizing renewal and togetherness.

What Makes Our Hot Cross Buns Special

At Leaven & Co, we honor this tradition by using only real, clean-label ingredients:

  • Plump, juicy dried fruit for authentic flavor

  • Warm, fragrant spices for just the right balance

  • King Arthur unbleached flour, real butter, and no artificial additives

Our hot cross buns are soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for Easter brunches, buffets, or afternoon teas.

Order Deadline: April 18th

To ensure availability for Easter weekend 🐣, please place your orders by 2:30pm on Thursday, April 18th.

We’ll bake them fresh and deliver on schedule to help you delight your customers or members with the taste of tradition.

For a sample, please use our Sample Form and enter code: HOTCROSS Feel free to try one of our other sample boxes while you are there!

Let us know how else we can support your Easter planning.

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