DAILY BREAD
dailybread.co.nz
Daily Bread’s triple-award-winning hot cross buns. They’re heavy on sultanas, currants and candied citrus peel, with rum-soaked spices. Long fermentation using a ‘lievito madre’ sourdough starter renders them springy, moist, flavourful and unique. “The best buns in town!” Try their sour cherry and chocolate flavour for something different, but just as delicious. All are best served toasted and slathered in butter.
LUCY’S GLUTEN FREE
lucysglutenfree.co.nz
Lucy’s multi-award-winning Hot Cross Buns are infused with a blend of punchy mixed spice, plump cranberries, and fresh citrus. Each bite is a nostalgic journey, evoking the warmth of cherished traditions with a modern twist. Carefully crafted without gluten or dairy and 100% vegan-friendly. Now shipping nationwide.
MIA YEAST
miayeast.co.nz
Tucked down a side street near Onetangi Beach, Mia Yeast is beloved for divine German-style breads, warm service and, from 20 March, irresistible hot cross buns – fragrant with preserved Waiheke citrus, house-blended spice, soaked raisins and cranberries (gluten-free option available too). Find them at their Totara Road bakery, at the Ostend Market, or pre-order to secure your Easter treat.
PANETON
panetonbakery.co.nz
Delicious, fragrant and gently spiced, Paneton’s Hot Cross Buns are an Easter essential. Crafted with a fine blend of mixed peel, fruit and spice, these hot cross buns are at their absolute best when toasted and slathered generously with butter. Order online or find them at Farro, My Food Bag and selected stockists nationwide.
WILD FLOURS
wildflours.co.nz
Wildflours hand-rolled hot cross buns are perfectly spiced, packed with plumb raisins, tart cranberries and brightened with citrus notes. Soft, fragrant and irresistibly delicious, they’re perfect served warm with a generous slab of butter. Located at Westgate Lifestyle Centre, 56 Maki Street.
VOLARE
volarebread.com
Handcrafted semi-sourdough hot cross buns from Waikato artisan bakery Volare – naturally fermented for flavour, soft with a gentle chew. Silver medal winners at the 2025 Baking NZ Awards. Available in Auckland via selected stockists or direct to your door with home delivery at volarebread.com
