The best hot cross buns in London bakeries this Easter, from Toklas to Jolene

You can find them in the supermarkets all year round, but nothing beats a hot cross bun found, still warm, on a bakery shelf.

But where can you find the very best of them? The balance between sweet, spicy, springy and moist is harder to perfect than you might imagine, and quality varies wildly. Supermarkets, in particular, are fond of messing around with the classic recipe (though some have more success than others).

Here’s our pick of in the capital’s , from the classic recipes that need nothing more than a slab of butter to finish them off, to a handful of more out-there options that spice things up while staying true to the oh-so-satisfying spirit of the HCB.