Chocolate Hot Cross Buns: Ranking Supermarket Options

0:00From the streets of Sydney to the world, this is Sydney News Today. Hot Cross Buns are getting a fun twist this Easter with chocolate versions taking center stage. A food review ranks supermarket options from worse to best, skipping the traditional fruit and spice for pure indulgence. Prices start around $4 for 4 or 6 buns, with standouts from Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and IGA. Coles' choc chip buns landed at the bottom, describe as dry and chemical tasting despite plenty of chips. Woolworths entries varied from dense Cadbury chip buns to overly gooey caramel-filled ones that leaked everywhere. These were seen as bold but messy experiments and sweetness. Meanwhile, shoppers sing split on ditching the classic somber symbolism of citrus and spices for all-out chocolate. The ranking highlights how stores are pushing creative flavors to liven up the holiday treat, appealing to those wanting less tradition and more. Dessert. Higher up, Aldi's Baker's life took runner up with solid chocolate chips at a budget $3.99 for 6.

1:04IGA's taller buns impressed with darker chips and a glossy finish, though a bit salty. In the end, Baker's the light handmade choc chip buns won gold at $10.99 for 6. Praise for melty chips, great texture and a nod to original spices. They proved the bakery edge beat supermarket shelves this season. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com. Made in AI.