Much like Varanasi in the north, Madurai is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India. Situated on the banks of Vaigai river in Tamil Nadu, the city is known for its Meenakshi ...

Madurai: A widespread power outage that began around 9pm on Friday left several parts of Madurai city in the dark, causing major inconvenience to residents. Areas affected include Villapuram ...

Whether you eat them warm with a bit of butter, toast them the next day, or simply enjoy them straight from the tray, homemade hot cross buns always feel special. We’ve always loved the smell of ...

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Hot cross buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough. From ancient gods to modern supermarkets, these sticky spiced buns have ...

With Easter upon us, hot cross buns have flooded bakery and supermarket shelves. Traditionally, the pastry was eaten only on Good Friday and decorated with a cross to symbolise Christ’s ...

The 24th All India Party Congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), held from April 2 to 6 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, deliberated on the threat that Indian democracy faces today from the “forces ...

On Good Friday more than 660 years ago, the hot cross bun became part of English culture as well as Catholic history. The origins of the beloved baked treat traditionally made with currants ...

with cinnamon tipped as being the little known ingredient to give your hot cross buns that sweet elevation. Firstly, combine the warm water with the butter. Once melted, add the milk and sugar to ...

I tried the buns toasted and untoasted, with butter and without, to make sure I covered all bases. I was looking for those that toasted well on the outside but stayed fluffy and moist on the inside.

Hot cross buns have soared in price by as much as 44% in the mults and discounters this year, amid tight supplies of sultanas and butter. Our analysis revealed 22 pre-promotional prices have risen by ...