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The History of Hot Cross Buns

Many listeners will be scoffing down the last of the hot cross buns today but how exactly did thi...

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14.42 2 Apr 2024


The History of Hot Cross Buns


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14.42 2 Apr 2024


Many listeners will be scoffing down the last of the hot cross buns today but how exactly did this festive treat come about?

Stefanie was joined by Dr. Eleanor Barnett, Food historian and author of ‘Leftovers: A History of Food Waste and Preservation’, who has been researching this for English Heritage... 


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