As Easter approaches, shoppers are faced with a plethora of hot cross bun options. A recent taste test by Niamh Kirk of the Mirror has revealed a surprising winner: Tesco's classic hot cross buns, priced at just 99p for six.
The test included buns from Asda, Aldi, Waitrose, M&S, Tesco, and Sainsbury's, with both classic and flavoured varieties assessed. Tesco's standard buns were praised for their soft, moist dough and balanced fruit content, earning top marks for both taste and value. The Tesco Finest Salted Caramel and Apple and Cinnamon variants also scored highly, though their intense sweetness was noted.
In contrast, M&S Luxury Fruited buns, at £1.85 for four, were deemed disappointing and dry. Asda's buns were described as huge but dry, requiring toasting. Waitrose's Richly Fruited buns, also £1.85, lacked wow factor. Aldi's Banoffee flavour was likened more to cake than a traditional bun, while Sainsbury's Taste the Difference buns were unremarkable.
The overall winner, Tesco's classic buns, were hailed as the best value and most enjoyable, proving that price does not always dictate quality.
