Cakes & bakes with juliet sear

Sometimes there’s just no beating a classic — but there’s always room to play. This month, the GH Kitchen team showcase their favourite ways to put a twist on the classic hot cross bun

Glossy buns and soft breads are enhanced with delightful sugary fillings, toppings and dips

Hosting a family do? Impress guests with twists on the classics, plus a pretty-in-pink pudding

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

Pretty-as-a-picture bakes inspired by the fresh zing of spring, along with crafts to help share them

Growing up, we had fresh brown (soda) bread baked weekly by my Aunt Sadie. She measured the ingredients with her hands, she never used scales. With this recipe, I’ve taken my talented Aunty’s guesswor