Hot cross buns stocked in Gold Coast supermarkets four months before Easter

We’ve just got past Christmas, but hot cross buns are on sale in Gold Coast stores today. But there’s a good reason the supermarkets have introduced them so soon

CHRISTMAS is over, the new year is here and stores are already starting to stock items for the next big holiday, with hot cross buns on sale in supermarkets on the Gold Coast as of today.

Although Easter is months away, some people have been patiently awaiting for the soft bun treat to arrive.

Hot cross buns on sale at Woolworths Australia Fair. Photo: Emily Halloran

SUPERMARKETS STOCKING HOT CROSS BUNS FOUR MONTHS BEFORE EASTER

While some people think it’s too early, Woolworths have reported hot cross bun sales have grown by 10 per cent in the last year.

Last year more than 72 million hot cross buns were sold, with 10 million of them being eaten in January 2018 alone.

Despite this, Gold Coasters have mixed opinions on when they should be sold in stores so soon.

Steven Callaghan from Main Beach said he only buys a pack of buns once a year, but understands why stores are stocking them early.

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Hot cross buns on sale at Coles Australia Fair. Photo: Emily Halloran

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“If people want them and are buying them, it makes sense that supermarkets would be stocking them,” he said.

“I think it takes away from the novelty of Easter.

“But I also think it’s good for the kids.”

Sarah Kitchen was on holidays from Brisbane with her family and said she thinks it’s too early.

“Hot cross buns are an Easter treat,” she said.

But her two kids disagreed and said they think it’s “really good.”

Surfers Paradise local Patricia Burns isn’t a fan and thinks its too early.

Over 10 million hot cross buns were purchased from Woolworths in January in 2018. Picture: Sam Rosewarne

“It’s a bit early,” she said,

“I’m not really into them. I think they’re too bread-y.”

But if you’re one of those people who can’t get enough of them, you’ll be pleased to know Woolworths have even launched a hot cross bun flavoured ice cream.

If you’re unimpressed with hot cross buns going on sale so soon, we’ve some more bad news - it won’t be long until chocolate Easter eggs are stocked too.

A six pack of hot cross buns are for sale at Woolworths and Coles for $3.50 each.