When is a hot cross bun not a hot cross bun? When it's a doughnut instead. And of all the sweet treats we've seen in the lead-up to the Easter holiday, this might be the one we want to sample the most. Easter Bunny, consider yourself briefed.
The drool-worthy rings of spiced doughy goodness are the latest creation from Shortstop Coffee & Donuts. Alcohol soaked dried fruit is mixed through a sweet and spiced dough, before being fried and covered in a milk and honey glaze. If that's not an Easter miracle, what is?
The hot cross doughnuts can be ordered via Shortstop's online store. Alternatively, Prahran-based gift delivery service LVLY have partnered with the intrepid doughnuteers and will happily ferry a box to a colleague, friend or loved one on your behalf, complete with personalised message and an optional floral arrangement. Of course, that's assuming you're not just ordering them for yourself — which, if we're being honest, would be a damn shame.
You can currently pre-order through LVLY for delivery between Monday, March 21 and Thursday, March 24. Fair warning though: this probably isn't a great idea for anyone who's given up junk food for Lent, especially so close to the finish line.
LVLY deliver to Melbourne's inner suburbs. A box of five Shortstop hot cross doughnuts will cost $38 including delivery, and can be ordered through LVLY here.