0 a round, sweet cake like bread with a cross painted on the top, eaten in some Christian countries at Easter --
As a result of this decree, hot cross buns at the time were primarily made in home kitchens.
If taken on a sea voyage, hot cross buns are said to protect against shipwreck.
After her death, a huge collection of hot cross buns was discovered in a net hanging from the ceiling of her cottage.
The bakers are left with thousands and thousands of hot cross buns which they cannot sell.
The customers then buy hot cross buns cheaper.
It is, of course, open to bakers to make hot cross buns, or not, as they wish.
I would draw an analogy with the hot cross bun industry.
First of all, he gave away hot cross buns and then dolls.