National Hot Cross Bun Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Bread

National Hot Cross Bun Day is observed on September 11 each year. Despite having a day dedicated to them, these buns are delectable every day of the year. Typically, a hot cross bun is prepared with yeast dough and is somewhat sweet. Some may even include cinnamon in addition to raisins, currants, or other dried fruits. The majority of us prefer to have a hot cross bun for breakfast with a cup of coffee or a tumbler of warm milk and a generous amount of butter. They are a delicious and satisfying breakfast option.

The background of National Hot Cross Bun Day

Many legends claim the origins of the hot cross bun. It is believed that the Anglican friar of the 13th century baked these buns for others and marked them with a cross in honour of Good Friday. Even though the buns were tasteless, they were intended to be shared as a sign of affection and friendship.

These pastries had been introduced to Elizabethan England by the 16th century. The buns were deemed sacred by the monarch, and a law was passed restricting their sale to Christmas, funerals, and the Friday before Easter. The law was eventually abolished because it was too challenging to enforce. People celebrated and began preparing hot cross buns year-round.

Some superstitious individuals believed that these pastries had curative or medicinal properties. Others believed that the pastries baked on Good Friday would remain fresh forever. Others believed that hot cross buns could protect against evil entities. And a few others asserted that the buns prevented mishaps during sea voyages! Although hot cross may have existed prior to Christianity, these pastries have historically been consumed only on Good Friday as a symbol of the crucifixion. However, in many locations, hot cross buns are now extensively available and consumed year-round. The superstitions also appear to be diminishing as these buns are no longer consumed for any reason other than to satisfy hunger.

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NATIONAL HOT CROSS BUN DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	September 11	Monday
2024	September 11	Wednesday
2025	September 11	Thursday
2026	September 11	Friday
2027	September 11	Saturday