Hot Cross Buns are delicious anyway you choose to enjoy them! We’ve got all the recipes you need to take your hot cross buns from simple to simply amazing. From easy toasted delights, to a delicious French Toast, there is something for whole family to enjoy!

Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding: Is the day even complete without dessert? This delicious Bread & Butter Pudding is the perfect way to cap off your day! This yummy dessert is mouth-watering and features our fluffy Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Buns.

Hot Cross Bun Toppers: Looking for something quick and easy? Our hot cross buns are delicious on their own, or even with the addition of your favourite jam. Check out some of our favourite pairings with the Hot Cross Bun Toppers.

Hot Cross Bun French Toast: Any chance to make French Toast, take it! Using our Apple Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns, this recipe will have your family licking their plates clean! Ready in under 15 mins, it can double as a breakfast AND dessert!

Hot Cross Bun Toasted Delight: Whether you’re looking for a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack with your favourite tea, the Hot Cross Bun Toasted Delight will not disappoint! This recipe features a perfectly balanced combination of raspberries, honey, vanilla, and ricotta cheese on top of our Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Buns.

Hot Cross Bun Breakfast Sandwich: For this delicious and tasty recipe, take the classic breakfast sandwich but with a seasonal twist and enjoy it in a Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Bun. Whether you like scrambled eggs or sunny side up, give your breakfast sandwich a seasonal makeover.

Hot Cross Bun Chocolate Parfait: This chocolate parfait is a must-try for chocolate lovers. A delicious chocolate parfait paired with our Triple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns is just what you need to fix those sweet tooth cravings.

We’d love to see how you get creative with our hot cross buns. Or if you make one of these hot cross bun recipes be sure to share and tag us in it! Choose from three different flavors, Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Bun, Triple Chocolate Hot Cross Bun, and Apple Cinnamon Hot Cross Bun and make them your own!

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Budget friendly family meals that are simply delicious? We’ve got you sorted with a range of tasty recipes, perfect for every family meal plan. It’s always fun to get creative in the kitchen! This time we’re not only getting creative, but we’re also keeping every meal under $5 per serving. Here are our favourite budget friendly meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that will leave your stomach and wallet full.

Family breakfast ideas

There’s no better way to start your day than with a delicious breakfast! Whether you’ve got a little extra time on the weekend, or are looking for something to sweeten up your weekday mornings, our two recipes are the perfect treat. Not only are they quick and easy family meals, but they’re also under $5 per serving! 

Parmesan & Chive French Toast: French toast for breakfast is one of the best things in the world. This savoury Parmesan & Chive French Toast recipe is only $2.17 per serving! This savoury French toast features the Sunflower Flax Sourdough and you can up the flavour by serving it with an optional dip of Marinara sauce!

Apricot Delight French Toast: Looking for something sweet? Take the classic French Toast approach but with the Apricot Delight Log for a fruity explosion! This easy breakfast recipe will make your mornings a treat and better yet, one serving of this meal is as low as $2.59.

Easy lunch ideas

Whether you’re packing a lunch box for school and work, or whipping up something at home, these easy lunch ideas are sure to satisfy those lunchtime appetites. Quick and easy to make, these recipes are perfect for fuelling you for the rest of the afternoon.

Caprese Cape Seed Toast: This Cape Seed toast is a healthy and fresh way to keep your day going! One serving of this recipe is approximately $3.97 and comes with a lot of flavour. This recipe takes less than 15 mins and is the perfect quick lunch for a midday refresher. The fresh tomatoes and basil leaves along with the Cape Seed loaf, will give you just the right amount of energy to get you through the rest of your day!

Sushilicious: This fun vegetarian recipe is super affordable and easy to make. Think of it as Sushi but instead of rice you use a delicious, fresh-baked loaf of Higher Fibre! This recipe is super simple, and chances are you probably have all 3 ingredients in your kitchen already. This exciting recipe, which is perfect for picnics and kids’ lunches, is only $3.12 per serving and is packed with fibre from the Higher Fibre loaf!

Family dinner ideas

There’s no shortage of easy dinner recipes for your family that are quick, yet delicious. Whether you’re short on time, or running out of time to make a hearty meal, we’ve picked two recipes that make for the perfect meal ideas for your family, or even impromptu dinner guests. Both are made using one of our delicious loaves, meaning they’re just as filling as they are tasty! 

Tuna Melt: Save time at dinner time as this recipe will be ready in less than 15 minutes. As you wind down your evening, this recipe will surely leave you full and satisfied! The trick to this Tuna Melt is to use our Higher Fibre Loaf and incorporate chives and smoked cheese so every bite is filled with flavour! The best part of this meal is the price as it will only cost you about $4.40 per serve!

Chicken Parm Grilled Cheese: Think of a classic grilled cheese… now add shaved chicken and put this on our authentically rich Sourdough Loaf along with some marinara sauce. Sounds yummy doesn’t it! You’ve got yourself a chicken parm in sandwich form! This recipe will take you less than 15 minutes to make and comes in at only $3.87 per serving.

Bonus Dessert Idea

With breakfast, lunch and dinner out of the way, it’s time for the real main event – dessert! This recipe is one of our favourites  and is perfect for those cooler Fall evenings. 

Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding: Is the day even complete without dessert? This delicious Bread & Butter Pudding comes in at around $2.12 per serving making it the perfect way to cap off your day! This tasty dessert is mouth-watering and features our fluffy Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Buns!

If you need to pick up any Family Faves loaves, you can order online or visit your local bakery. Looking for more family recipes? Check out more of our recipes, using some of your favorite COBS products. Let us know what you think of these recipes on social and tag us in any recipes you try! We’d love to see!

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Ringing in the New Year with family and friends is one of the best feelings. As you look forward to the year ahead, we want to provide you with a guide on how to close out the year in the tastiest way. We’ve got you covered with the best crostini appetizers, table decorations and drinks and dessert pairings that will leave your guests impressed.

Best Crostini Appetizers

Appetizers are the first thing guests will eat and can set the night up for success. One of the easiest appetizers is a crostini: not only is it delightful, but they don’t need a lot of time and still look like they’re straight out of a magazine. Here are our top three crostini recipes to start the night off right:

• Brie, Pear & Rosemary Crostini: This unique take on crostini has the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The rosemary adds flavor and is a great festive garnish on the crostini. This recipe would work great with our Cranberry & Sea Salt French Baguette.

• Radish Butter Crostini: This recipe features a perfectly seasoned, homemade radish butter that is then topped with chives. The color from the chives and flecks of pink from the radish make for an eye-catching appetizer. If you want to add your own unique take, throw in different spices, or pair it with your favorite cured meat.

• Prosciutto, Ricotta & Figs Crostini: Your appetizer menu wouldn’t be complete without a prosciutto crostini on it. A perfect combination that is elevated with ricotta and fresh figs for a flavorful bite. The creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto is a seriously addictive combination.

Decorating Your Table

To head into the New Year as everyone’s favorite host, you’ll want to go all out and decorate your table! Here are 3 tips to make a fun table setting, ready for a dinner party with friends and family:

• Balloons – Balloons are a part of every New Year’s celebration and there are so many different themes you can go with. Try spelling out Happy New Year if you have a longer table or use colour specific balloons such as gold. Be sure to fill them with helium to ensure they stay high above the table.
• Confetti – Confetti instantly makes things look a little more magical and tied together, so sprinkle your table with some for an instant eye-catching pop. It is best to stay within the theme of your party, so if you have gold balloons, use gold confetti. Choosing a theme also makes it easy to choose decorations and wow your guests.
• Gold Utensils: Having gold utensils is a must! They make your plating pop and will catch everyone’s attention. If you combine the gold utensils with the confetti, and balloons, you will have a cohesive look to your party, and it is so easy to put together.

Best Cocktails to Ring in New Year’s

Ringing in the New Year often means having a drink when the clock hits midnight. What better way to entertain your guest with cocktails (and a treat to go with it). Here are 2 cocktails we’re loving along with the pastry that best complements the drink:

• Spiced Rum & Hot Chocolate with a Peppermint Bark Scone: Spiced rum and hot chocolate will pair great together and give you a warm fuzzy feeling. Have this drink with a Peppermint Bark Scone to get all of the chocolate flavor and get a bit of a contrast in taste with the cool, minty flavor from the scone.
• Espresso Martini with a flakey Chocolate Croissant: If you’re partying late into the night then this combo of an Espresso Martini and a Chocolate Croissant is the perfect boost of energy you will need. Chocolate and coffee is a classic combination, so we couldn’t think of any treat better to enjoy with an espresso martini. This paring will also leave guests thinking the night is still young!

Enjoy the New Year’s celebrations and we hope you have an amazing time with friends and family however you choose to celebrate. If you need a French Baguette or pastry for the New Year’s festivities, swing by your local COBS Bread bakery. We thank you for all the support and wish everyone a Happy New Year!

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Need some inspiration as to what to include in your gift bag for Mom? We’ve got you covered!

• Treat Mom with a gift from the heart (and the oven). A 6-pack of scones is sure to put a smile on Mom’s face as she struggles to choice between the various delicious flavors.
• Let Mom indulge with a new book along with some yummy snacks to keep her satisfied all day long.
• Give Mom the gift of choice with a COBS Bread Gift Card. There’s no gift butter than the taste of fresh baking!

To make the day extra special, why not try one (or all) of our other ideas for spoiling her…

• Give Mom a day off by doing something nice just for her. Share the love and tidy up the house, buy some new candles or simply allow Mom a day to unrest and unwind.
• Brighten Mom’s day with a homemade brunch just for her. With these three tea sandwich recipes you’ll be able to nail a DIY high tea at home for Mom.
• The best thing’s in life are free. Letting your Mom know how loved and special she is doesn’t cost a dime. Say it with a homemade card or simply a hug.

Celebrate Mom with something fresh this Mother’s Day at COBS Bread.

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With so many delicious scone flavors to choose from it can be hard to pick a favorite. That’s why we’ve compiled our most loved scone flavors and matched them with our top picked book genres to help inspire you this year.

Adventure

Action and adventure books will have you excited and eager to find out more just like our Strawberry Passion Fruit Scone. Filled with passion fruit purée, smooth white chocolate chips, and juicy strawberries in every bite let this scone take you on an thrilling taste adventure.

Fantasy

Just like the fantasy genre our Lemon Blueberry Scone will momentarily transform your mind elsewhere whilst indulging. This scone is the perfect blend of wild blueberries, real lemon juice and white chocolate chips, topped with a thin layer of lemon icing.

Mystery

Much like a mystery novel the Cinnamon Scone is a puzzle to figure out. How are they both dense and flavorful? How do they contain generous amounts of cinnamon flakes while being topped with cinnamon sugar and satisfying any craving? Pick up a Cinnamon Scone to solve the mystery.

Romance

Equal to a romance novel our Berry & White Chocolate Scone has an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending. Filled with succulent raspberries and white chocolate chips this scone will always give your taste buds a happy ending.

COBS Bread scones are made fresh throughout the day and are the perfect treat for your snacking occasion.

No matter what you’re craving, COBS fresh baked scones can satisfy.

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You can pick up our expert-baked hot cross buns in 4 scrumptious flavors:

1. Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Bun: Filled with raisins, currants and mixed spice, they’re perfect for a breakfast treat. These pillowy hot cross buns are only available in the spring so get them while they’re hot! The recipe for COBS Bread’s “original” Hot Cross Bun traversed the ocean (without getting soggy) in 2003 from parent company Bakers Delight, located in Australia. In fact, the recipe has been in use by five generations of bakers. We think it’s got staying power.
2. Apple Cinnamon Hot Cross Bun: Our Apple Cinnamon Hot Cross Bun is a fresh take on a favorite tradition! Toasting these pillowy hot cross buns and adding a little butter is exactly how new traditions start. Made delicious by COBS circa 2017, this un-traditional hot cross bun is the modern flavor on the block all the kids are talking about, bursting with juicy red apples, and good ol’ cinnamon is just what the millennial ordered!
3. Cranberry Orange Hot Cross Bun: In 2014, our friendly COBS baker decided to put an unexpected twist on the hot cross bun by adding plump cranberries and a sweet orange zest. Long and behold, this twist is still a family fave in the house during hot cross bun season. Warm them up in the oven to fill your house with the smell of fresh baking. Go ahead, tell everyone you made these yourself!

4. NEW! Triple Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Bun: Hey Chocoholics! It’s 2022 and your favorite Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Bun just got even better! Three times better in fact. Indulge and satisfy your chocolate cravings with creamy dark, milk & white chocolate chips packed into our delicious hot cross bun. We’ve tripled the yum and this is our sweetest bun yet!

Hot cross buns are so versatile, enjoy them with high tea, or devour them in the parking lot. Enjoy them as is, or create unique recipes from them. We have both sweet and savory taste buds covered with our Hot Cross Bun French Toast or our Baked Brie with Pancetta, Thyme and Honey served with Hot Cross Bun Crostini. Share with loved ones or love them all to yourself!

Are you a COBS Club member? Don’t miss out on our limited time offer: Earn double Breadcrumbs on ANY 6-pack of hot cross buns (mixed flavors included)!

Earn your way to a $5 reward with every hot cross bun you enjoy.

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You are the loaf of my life

We are loving how simple but effective this heart-shaped egg-in-a-hole toast idea is! Simply grab your favorite Family Faves loaf and cut a heart shape with either a heart shaped cookie cutter or using a sharp knife. Then crack your egg into the middle and cook either in the oven or airfryer. If you’re frying on the pan make sure to toast the heart side first then flip and crack egg and fry until egg white is cooked through.

I like you berry much

What makes this pastry board awesome? You don’t have to cook or bake anything! You just have to assemble. A mixture of Cinnamon Rolls, Croissants and Danishes is a sure fire way to a sweet start to Valentine’s Day this year.

i love you s’more and s’more

Staying in? Our Sourdough Buns make the most perfect fondue pots. Whether you’re sharing with your Valentine or your Galentine our fondue platter is a quick and easy way to delight with a delicious dessert. Simply cut the tops off the Sourdough Buns and hollow out the center. Then heat your chocolate flavor of choice and pour into the middle. Decorate with fresh fruit and marshmallows for a sweet finish to the day.

You’re simply my jam

Nothing says I love you more than a 6-pack of freshly baked scones. Whether you’re buying our scones for breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea or dessert; there’s one thing you can count on when you get them from COBS Bread: FRESHNESS! Pick some up this Valentine’s Day for your butter half.

Enjoy more quality time with your loved ones and pre-order everything you need to make Valentine’s Day special through Click & Collect.

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Classic Entertaining

Guaranteed to have your guests smiling these classic appetizers work for a reason. Simple to execute and yummy to eat, these mouthful morsels are bound to impress. Using our classic French Baguette, with its fragrant crust and fluffy center, it’s the perfect artisan bread for any festive meal. Our French Baguette with brie and holiday jam adds an inspiring touch of spiced holiday jam with the creaminess of brie to make for a delicious, easy appy you can whip up in 15 minutes.

Pear, Brie & Rosemary Crostini

Prosciutto, Ricotta & Fig Crostini

Plant-Based Entertaining

When you’re hosting you don’t want to be worrying about everyone’s individual preferences. That’s why incorporating some plant based options into your entertaining menu will tick a lot of boxes while still tasting equally as appetizing. With both sweet and savory options to choose from, you can have everyone covered this Holiday Season. We also recommend creating a platter full of colorful vegetables along with some dips and bread that everyone can enjoy, whatever their preferences.

Focaccia Dippers

Wild Blueberry and Custard Teatime

Family Entertaining

No more struggling with picky eaters this Holiday Season! Create the perfect grab & go options the whole family will enjoy. Whether it’s meatball sliders or crostini to fill hungry bellies COBS Bread has you covered for all your entertaining needs. A real crowd pleaser is our twist on the Garlic Cheddar Sourdough as the perfect sharing option. Let’s not forget about dessert, a festive pavlova wreath. This dessert recipe is one you HAVE to add your holiday menus.

Garlic Cheddar & Green Onion Pull Apart Loaf

Pavlova Wreath

Want to make entertaining easy this Holiday Season? Make the most of our Click & Collect service to pick-up delicious fresh-baked treats and breads while skipping the lines.

Celebrate the season. Just add friends, family, and catching up on a whole entire year.

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FOR ‘THE BAKER’ IN YOUR LIFE

Nobody can have enough baking utensils or cute kitchen gadgets. Inspire your loved ones to create fun and exciting recipes with a new collection of thoughtful kitchen gifts. Want to get really creative? Use recipes online to produce a personalized cookbook! Whether it’s a big present or simply a stocking stuffer there’ll be gifts galore for every budget and baker.

FOR ‘THE THOUGHTFUL PERSON’ IN YOUR LIFE

Supporting small, local businesses is sure to please the thoughtful gift giver in your life. Handmade candles or personalized items are a win. Bonus points if purchased from a local craft market. Pottery from your local craft store is sure to bring a unique aspect to anyone’s table and is perfect for displaying all those COBS Bread treats and breads.

FOR ‘THE FOODIE’ IN YOUR LIFE

There’s nothing a foodie loves more than trying new menu items. Why not pick up a pack of seasonal holiday scones from COBS, complete with Holiday packaging, and combine with a crafty tea/coffee set. An instant win and a perfect gift to share with loved ones.

FOR ‘THE KID’ OR ‘BIG KID’ IN YOUR LIFE

Who doesn’t love a new game or puzzle? Add a new, cool game to their collection or re-live memories with a classic board game from your childhood. Make new memories by curling up and keeping cozy with your favorite drinks and snacks by your side.

FOR ‘THE ENTERTAINER’ IN YOUR LIFE

What better gift for the host in your life than a hamper full of yummy baked goods. Want to make it extra special? Add a small chopping board or some cheese knives to your basket to amplify the gift. Don’t forget to add your sweet and savory items too. Our French Baguette is the most versatile holiday bread and ideal for entertaining. This is also a fantastic gift to give to your neighbor or someone special.

FOR ‘THE FRIEND WHO HAS EVERYTHING’ IN YOUR LIFE

When you can’t think of what to get the person who has everything, what’s more appropriate than a Holiday themed gift card. Did you know?… If you purchase a gift card for $25 or more in store over the Holiday Season at COBS Bread you will receive a voucher for a free loaf in January. That’s one way to beat the January blues!

Want to make entertaining easy this Holiday Season? Make the most of our Click & Collect service to pick-up delicious fresh-baked treats and breads while skipping the lines.

Celebrate the season. Just add friends, family, and catching up on a whole entire year.

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1. Centerpiece is key

Having a centerpiece on your table is important to set the theme of the table or dinner. No matter how big or small the table is you can find a centerpiece that works for you. Have a small table to work with? Choose an item that’s tall and thin like some flowers or a tall candle with a base. Pumpkins are a great option at this time of year if your table is slightly larger. We’ve opted to make our Sourdough Cob our feature  to give our table a rustic, cozy feel. Not only does it look beautiful on display but also helps save time when serving the appetizers!

2. recycle everyday items

Some people like to go all out for the celebrations and buy lots of new items to have around the dinner table. This certainly adds a festive feel but is not required to have a beautifully designed tablescape. Use what you already have around the house and apply your creativity to style items in different ways. We’ve kept our cutlery simple but used a layering technique of placemats and linen we already had in our cupboards.

3. Nature vibes

With Fall being one of the most beautiful seasons why not invite a little bit of nature into your home for Thanksgiving? Adding some acorns to table settings is a fun and affordable way to fill up a space. Have some twigs intertwining the center or place a candle inside a log as a centerpiece. We’ve kept it simple adding some fall leaves down the center of our table to accentuate the cozy, fall theme.

4. pumpkin power

Thanksgiving is prime pumpkin season. Why not add some pumpkin accents to your table? We adore the mini pumpkins scattered throughout our table but you could also make your pumpkin the star of the show. By removing the top and the insides you could place flowers or candles inside to make your pumpkin piece pop. Having pumpkin scones as your dessert is a perfect accompaniment to your pumpkin theme.

5. express yourself

Don’t be afraid to add a little bit of your own tastes when designing your table. Do you love color? Go bold with decorations and napkins. Are you more minimal? Keep it simple with neutral, warm colors. Do you love candles? Go wild and scatter them throughout the table (just make sure you have your fire safety blanket nearby!) Adding some turkey trinkets or figurines is another way to make your table look interesting at Thanksgiving.

However you decide to style your table this Thanksgiving make sure you take some time for yourself to relax and enjoy some beautiful food surrounded by loved ones. For all your bakery needs, COBS Bread bakeries are open all weekend long including Thanksgiving Day. From Sourdough to Scones and Breads to Baked Goods ,COBS Bread has you covered for all your last minute needs. You can be sure your family and friends are getting the very best as we bake fresh in store every single day.

Share any Thanksgiving pics with us by tagging @cobsbreadusa on social. Happy Eatings!

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