Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 18, William Greenberg Desserts honors centuries of Lenten tradition with handcrafted hot cross buns: fluffy, yeasted sweet buns that bridge religious observance with artisanal quality. Lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, each bun is filled with plump raisins and candied citrus, then topped with the traditional sugar-icing cross that gives these seasonal treats their distinctive appearance and religious significance. These aren't the dry specimens you'll find elsewhere, our version achieves the perfect balance of tender crumb, warm spice, and subtle sweetness.
Available only during Lent and Easter seasons, these spiced buns work beautifully for Easter breakfast, religious celebrations, or simply as a meaningful addition to your morning coffee throughout the forty days.
Each order contains a dozen buns, enough to share with family or keep stocked through the season. While William Greenberg Desserts has built its reputation on Jewish baking traditions since 1946, we've long embraced Manhattan's diverse religious calendar, bringing the same commitment to quality ingredients and technique to every seasonal specialty.
Pre-order your hot cross buns now or pick them up at both our Upper East and Upper West Side locations from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday.