Hot cross bun

A hot cross bun is a spiced sweet bun usually made with fruit, marked with a cross on the top, and has been traditionally eaten on good friday in the united kingdom, ireland, australia, new zealand, south africa, canada, india, pakistan and the united states. they are available all year round in some places, including the uk.the bun marks the end of the christian season of lent and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning, including the cross representing the crucifixion of jesus, and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him at his burial and may also include orange peel to reflect the bitterness of his time on the cross.

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