Melbourne Hot cross buns
For those who are FB friends with me, you'll know that I do Hot Cross Bun (HCB) reviews every year. The HCBs are ranked out of 5, accounting for look, taste, softness, sweetness and cost. I have been doing it for a few years now so getting to build quite a momentum. The survey is limited to fruit HCBs only and mainly those available in the Sydney metro area.
I was recently in Melbourne for work and decided to taste as many locally made HCBs as I could get my hands on in 2 days. I did not think I would add them to my regular review but there needs to be a place for these things, so this blog has gotta be the best! Here is a review of some Melbourne HCBs.
(note: aren't you impressed how many I got to eat in 2 days!!!)
Best: Phillippa's HCB's, score 5/5
These artisan buns are famed in Melbourne and since the city cafe store was close to my hotel, it was easy to get to. I do not think I was influenced by the art deco surroundings in a gorgeously sunlit lane-way cafe, but these buns were really beautiful in both look and taste. I liked the extra fruit mix that was in this bun. At 1 x $3.50 or 6 for $16.50 I would suggest this might be the set to impress the friends with over lunch on the Easter long weekend.
Nature Tucker's Organic Easter bun, score 4/5 (available at the Queen Victoria Markets). These buns were very artisan looking and slightly burnt with a lot of orange in it. Great as a fresh bun but would be awesome with butter. At 1 x $3.30 not the best value for money.
Cumulus Inc's HCB, 3/5 One of the hippest places for breakfast in Melbourne happen to be just behind my hotel. These buns would definitely taste better toasted and with butter. A very small, dark-coloured bun that is not very appealing and not very soft. Dense would be the best way to describe it. Lots of fruit and not much spice.
Bake & Bean HCB, 3/5. (available from the Queen Victoria Markets and on campus at La Trobe University). At a reasonable price of 6 x $5.50 compared to other buns from the same area, this is a reasonable choice if you want to take some home for the kids or share with your fellow employees for afternoon tea. Soft and a good mix of fruit and spice, it is an appropriate step up from the supermarket variety.
Noisette's HCBs, 2/5 (available from the Queen Victoria Markets). These are very small and very sweet little buns. I do not think I would give these to my kids even though the size portions would be better for them.
I was recently in Melbourne for work and decided to taste as many locally made HCBs as I could get my hands on in 2 days. I did not think I would add them to my regular review but there needs to be a place for these things, so this blog has gotta be the best! Here is a review of some Melbourne HCBs.
(note: aren't you impressed how many I got to eat in 2 days!!!)
Best: Phillippa's HCB's, score 5/5
These artisan buns are famed in Melbourne and since the city cafe store was close to my hotel, it was easy to get to. I do not think I was influenced by the art deco surroundings in a gorgeously sunlit lane-way cafe, but these buns were really beautiful in both look and taste. I liked the extra fruit mix that was in this bun. At 1 x $3.50 or 6 for $16.50 I would suggest this might be the set to impress the friends with over lunch on the Easter long weekend.
Nature Tucker's Organic Easter bun, score 4/5 (available at the Queen Victoria Markets). These buns were very artisan looking and slightly burnt with a lot of orange in it. Great as a fresh bun but would be awesome with butter. At 1 x $3.30 not the best value for money.
Cumulus Inc's HCB, 3/5 One of the hippest places for breakfast in Melbourne happen to be just behind my hotel. These buns would definitely taste better toasted and with butter. A very small, dark-coloured bun that is not very appealing and not very soft. Dense would be the best way to describe it. Lots of fruit and not much spice.
Bake & Bean HCB, 3/5. (available from the Queen Victoria Markets and on campus at La Trobe University). At a reasonable price of 6 x $5.50 compared to other buns from the same area, this is a reasonable choice if you want to take some home for the kids or share with your fellow employees for afternoon tea. Soft and a good mix of fruit and spice, it is an appropriate step up from the supermarket variety.
Noisette's HCBs, 2/5 (available from the Queen Victoria Markets). These are very small and very sweet little buns. I do not think I would give these to my kids even though the size portions would be better for them.
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