Hot, Cross, Buns

 One a penny (plus $2.40): Hot cross buns from Amy's Bread

Hot, cross, buns. Rumored to have been invented by a monk in the 12th century, these fistfuls of holiday breaditude, which roll around every season of Lent, are exceptional with coffee or tea. Blame it on too much Cadbury chocolate and Peeps, but I didn't even know that hot cross buns were connected to Easter until I got hooked on them about seven or eight years ago as an adult. Before then, I had assumed hot cross buns were simply old-fashioned sweet breads with a criss-cross of icing. It turns out those crosses are crosses. Who knew crosses could be so yummy! 

Without delving too much into the religious symbolism, I'll just say that the hot cross buns at Amy's Bread are heavenly. No high levels of sugar here, just an ever so slightly chewy dough imbued with a soft whisper of spices. Pair it with tea, and feel the power of your own resurrection from afternoon fatigue.

If cupcakes are television, then hot cross buns are a book. They offer quiet me time for your mind and mouth. Raisins and currants may not jolt your senses the way pink frosting does, but they do a good job at keeping things from getting boring.

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