Simnel cake was traditionally given by servant girls to their mothers when they returned home on Mothering Sunday and it's now become a classic Easter cake. Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2.

Easter is a time of celebration, gathering, and, of course, delicious food. Around the world, families come together to enjoy traditional dishes that have been passed down for generations.

"Few things spark as much impassioned debate as the humble hot cross bun", said Saskia Kemsley in London's The Standard. Easter treat or year-round staple? Toasted or untoasted? And, perhaps the ...

2. Cut the hot cross buns in half and lightly toast the bottom halves. Place the toasted buns on the base of the tin, ...

Easter means spending time with friends and family and enjoying the beginning of spring. It's eating copious amounts of hot cross buns (lathered with butter of course), Sunday lunch with a delicious ...