Ah, the sight that usually gets Aussie shoppers’ blood pumping – hot cross buns on supermarket shelves on Boxing Day!
But this year, it’s not just about indulging in a sweet treat; it’s about supporting a great cause.
Coles Teams Up with Redkite to Fight Childhood Cancer
At Coles, every six or nine-pack of hot cross buns sold will donate 20 cents to Redkite, a charity that provides vital support to families affected by childhood cancer. Redkite CEO Monique Keighery explained that this small act can make a big difference: “Coles hot cross buns have become an eagerly anticipated December tradition, with the donation per pack playing a crucial role in funding our national family support services.”
What Your Hot Cross Bun Purchase Can Do
The funds raised will go towards providing counselling for children and families, financial assistance for everyday necessities like groceries and fuel, and guidance to help families navigate the unimaginable world of childhood cancer. So, go ahead and grab that pack of hot cross buns – it’s for a good cause!
Coles’ Delicious Range of Hot Cross Buns
Eligible products include Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Buns 6pk, Choc Chip Hot Cross Buns 6pk, Apple and Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns 6pk, Fruit Free Hot Cross Buns 6pk, and Traditional Mini Fruit Hot Cross Buns 9pk – all retailing for $4.50 or 2 for $7 in a multi-buy. If you’re feeling fancy, you can also try their highly popular Vegemite and Cheese and Arnott’s Iced Vovo Inspired hot cross buns, priced at $5.50.
Woolworths Joins the Hot Cross Bun Party
Woolworths is also stocking up on hot cross buns, bringing back their highly anticipated Fairy Bread and Cadbury Caramilk Hot Cross Buns. Their Fairy Bread flavour has undergone some tweaks, with the recipe being fine-tuned to deliver an even fluffier dough with white chocolate chips.
Woolworths’ Bakery Team Brings the Magic
According to Woolworths Hot Cross Bun Expert and Bakery Merchandise Manager Donald Keith, “Customers could not get enough of the Fairy Bread flavour last year – it was a fan favourite – and we’re excited to be bringing even more of them to shelves this year. Our bakery team worked hard to fine tune the recipe and deliver an even fluffier dough with white chocolate chips.”
A Hot Cross Bun for Every Taste
Woolworths is offering a range of traditional and non-traditional flavours, including Traditional Fruit, Mini Fruit, Fruitless, Luxurious Richly Fruited, Apple & Cinnamon, Gluten-free Traditional Fruit, Gluten-free Apple Cinnamon, Brioche Fruit, Brioche Chocolate, Cadbury Chocolate, and Gluten-free Chocolate. Whether you’re a traditionalist or a foodie, there’s something for everyone!