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Spring is in the air and Easter isn't far behind, so try a twist on the traditional seasonal treat of Hot Cross buns, with a recipe using Warburtons Hot Cross Bun Loaf, priced £1.30 from supermarkets nationwide.

Serves 4

Ingredients
4 slices Warburtons Hot Cross Bun Loaf
2 medium eggs
Half a tsp vanilla extract
15g (1/2oz) caster sugar
25g (1oz) butter
300ml (1/2 pint) milk
150ml (1/4 pint) single cream
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

Method
Pre-heat oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 4. Grease a 1 litre baking dish with a little of the butter. Spread the slices of loaf with the remaining butter and cut them in half diagonally. Arrange them in the prepared dish.

Whisk the vanilla extract, sugar and eggs together. Gently heat the milk and cream in a pan until warm, then remove from the heat and add the egg mixture. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Strain the warm egg mixture over the loaf in the baking dish and leave to soak for 15-20 minutes.

Sprinkle the lemon zest over the surface of the pudding. Transfer the baking dish to the pre-heated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed up and golden brown. Serve at once.

Top Tip: Make the pudding with 450ml (3/4 pt) of milk instead of cream and milk, for a healthier option.