Hot cross buns are everywhere these days, tempting us with sweet flavors like cinnamon, currant, and lemon striped with creamy white frosting.
Rumors run rampant for the historical basic of the buns -- from Babylonians honoring Ishtar to the ashy remains in Pompeii. Traditions also extend beyond the realms of worship: Are the buns a Celtic symbol of male and female unity or should we believe the superstition that friends should break the treat while saying, "Half for you and half for me. Between us two shall goodwill be."
Before we get wrapped up in history, let us introduce you to yet another concept you might not have yet encountered: Savory hot cross buns. Adding cheese, meats and veggies to the classic yeasty dough is like wrapping a rich sandwich in a bun and taking it "to go." A stellar addition to the brunch table, these would also make a great match for soup or salad.
Down Suffolk way a pensioner has a hot cross bun. Not that surprising really considering that it is Easter. But ol'
Mrs Haste has a bun dating from 1899. She keeps it in a box. The bun has been handed down through the generations from
when her mother's sister was given the bun on her death bed. [via 
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