Places in Bangkok to order hot cross bun to celebrate Easter at home

One of yummy goodies in Easter’s holiday feast is hot cross bun, a spiced sweet bun made with bread flour, milk, butter and raisins marked with cross on the top. It is traditionally eaten on Good Friday, a Christian auspicious day commemorating the death of Jesus from the crucifixion. There are many stories surrounding how the soft and fluffy treat makes its way to an Easter meal. Some say its origin can be traced back to 12^th Century in which an English monk baked the bun with a cross to honor the Good Friday, while some others believe that the bun marked with a cross offers protection from evil spirit.

In Bangkok this year, it is almost impossible to gather your friends and family to celebrate the Easter feast due to covid-19 pandemic and the need to social distancing. But there are bakeries and cafes in Bangkok that deliver hot cross bun fresh to your door so you can keep your Easter spirit alive during this difficult time.

Here are the places in Bangkok where you can order hot cross bun

1. Maison Jean Philippe

The French-born bakery is destination for artisanal bread so you can be sure that their hot cross bun is as good as it can get. One offering of the hot cross bun comes in four pieces. The treat is available at 7 branches of Villa Market and will be sold until 12 April.

2. Conkey’s Bakery

Perfectly baked hot cross bun is made daily at this famous bread and viennoiserie specialist. The offering is limited to only 200 a day and sold at B70. Get your bun via Line @conkeys or call 08 3040 5911. 

3. Sweet Poppy

Australian-inspired eatery offers an option of classic or chocolate hot cross bun. The restaurant also offers oh-so-cute Easter cookies for the perfect Easter’s Day feast. Visit https://www.sweetpoppy.co.th/grocery to order.