Kitchen Projects for Easter Weekend

CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER!

There’s nothing like a bit of bank holiday baking is there?

Today is Good Friday, but I’m hoping this list of bakes might turn it into a GREAT Friday (sorry). With the long weekend ahead, there’s something here for every level of baking effort; Whether you’re a bun person, ready to dive into a fluffy dough based project or a chocolate person (you can, of course, be both), I’m thrilled to take you through some of my favourite Easter weekend recipes.

No matter how you mark or celebrate it, there’s usually plenty of people to feed and an extra day off, so here’s some of my favourites from the archive (which now has over 300 recipes!). Happy baking!

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BUNS

The Hot Cross Bundt

The newest addition to the Hot Cross Bun extended family. To be honest, there’s nothing I love more than an HXB adjacent bake and I’ve got a LOT of them. This might just be the crown jewel though! Click here for the recipe.

Hot Cross Buns

An absolute classic. And I’m so proud to say that I remake my recipe every year (third year running!) and I still think it’s the best I’ve ever had. See for yourself! Click here for the recipe.

Hot Cross Custard Buns

Tender swirls of dough with a spiced custard filling. What’s not to love? Click here for the recipe.

Hot CROISSANT buns

What do I love more… puns or buns? Tbh, I love both equally. Luckily with this bake you don’t have to choose. Spiced laminated dough with flecks of raisins and mixed peel and folded to show off all those layers. It’s what hot cross buns would wear to the met gala. Click here for the recipe

HXB cookies

The ooiest, gooiest version of HXB out there: Cookies. Fudgy, chewy, sticky. It’s definitely the fun young cousin of the HXB family. Check em out here.

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Easter snacks + desserts

Once the buns have been eaten, you’ve still got room for dessert, or a slice of cake, right? Here’s my favourite projects for afternoon tea or to revive you from a post-lunch slump.

Simnel Cake

Simnel Cake is an absolute easter classic and is CRIMINALLY under appreciated. Fortunately for you, *RIGHT NOW* on KP+, Elizabeth Kerr of EK Bakery is teaching us all about the glorious, rich, almond paste layered dream cake. Click here to read it!

https://ekbakery.co.uk/

Photo Credit EK Bakery / Kathryn Armitage

Little Lamb religieuse

I’m never not obsessed with these little lamb religuese - a stack of choux buns filled with pistachio and citrus. Absolute winners! Read all about them here.

Lemon butter biscuits

Nothing screams Easter like a pastel palette. Serve with tea to energise yourself ahead of an egg hunt. Recipe here!

Pistachio gateau basque

Another springtime palette special - this time ft pistachios! Crumbly but rich pastry stuffed with custard. A perfect post lunch dessert. Click here for the recipe.

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Chocolate desserts

If there’s anything that deserves a place right at the heart of your easter table, it’s something outrageously chocolately. Here’s a few options:

Mocha Pavlova Nests

The tangy milk chocolate whip is SO delicious. If you aren’t a fan of mini eggs (why???), then you can use preserved cherries here for an elevated sunday lunch alternative. Click here for the recipe.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Light, wobbly, rich and airy. I can HIGHLY recommend warming slices through before serving too for extra gooey joy. Click here for the recipe.

Baked chocolate tart

Rich pastry, gooey middle. Go! Click here for the recipe

Gianduja Cakes

A perfect recipe by columnist Octavia Lamb - you can use pretty much any size tin for this, though the cubes are utterly gorgeous. Click here for the recipe.

Dairy-free ganache tarts

Catering for dietaries? I got you! Outrageously rich and plant based friendly (when paired with a vegan pastry). Click here for the recipe