You wouldn't have thought there'd be much debate when it comes to the humble hot cross bun.
Obviously, a freshly-baked HCB reigns superior over the supermarket versions - but there are some very satisfactory budget offerings out there.
The fruity fixture is an essential part of Easter and there is no sign that its popularity is abating.
Traditionally, they were to be eaten on Good Friday to mark the end of Lent. In Tudor times, Queen Elizabeth I went as far as to ban them unless it was Easter or Christmas, or if there was a burial going on.
Nowadays, they appear on supermarket shelves long before Easter, with hundreds of different versions and a variety of flavours, from red onion to chocolate or Marmite.
Personally, I avoid the gussied-up buns in favour of a simpler, more traditional version - something Dr Gavin Ashenden, a former royal chaplain, would agree with.
He recently claimed that buns with novel ingredients may be 'the devil at work', with the non-traditional additions distracting us the seasonal treat's religious symbolism.
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We sampled the cheapest hot cross buns from Tesco, Co-Op, Waitrose and M&S and gave each one a score out of five.
Read on to find out which ones we thought were 'bunderful'- while others left a bad taste in our mouths.
Tesco Hot Cross Buns (£1 for six)
Blurb: Richly fruited. With plump sultanas, currants, raisins and mixed peel
What I thought: This wasn't my favourite bun. They're very dark and a bit overdone, making the bun a little bit dry. It doesn't have the normal shine of a hot cross bun and the aftertaste wasn't great. 2/5
Despite the dryness, it was also a bit doughy and there wasn't a huge amount of fruit in it. Nice slathered in butter but then - what isn't?
M&S Blueberry Hot Cross Buns (£1.75 for four)
Blurb: Four butter enriched hot cross buns with juicy Vostizza currants and sweetened dried blueberries. Best served toasted with a spread of butter.
What I thought: I bought these as oddly, these were the cheapest buns on offer. I wish I hadn't, they were a total disappointment. Similarly to Dr Ashenden, I brand these an outrage. It's basically a brioche bun with blueberries on it, and a white cross draped on top as an afterthought. The fruit is lovely and juicy, and they smell great, but I won't be buying another pack. 2/5
Waitrose Essential Hot Cross Buns (£1 for four)
Blurb: Four fruited hot cross buns made with sultanas, currants and citrus zest.
What I thought: A total triumph. The key words in the product description are 'citrus zest'. Adding this to the bun was a genius idea. The fruit is well dispersed throughout the bun, and it has a lovely creamy flavour. They also smell amazing. A lovely lightly spiced citrusy bun - I could see myself wolfing down two easily. 3.5/5
Co-op Hot Cross Buns (85p for four)
Blurb: Four fruited hot cross buns with sultanas, currants, raisins.
What I thought: These were my favourite of the bunch, which is a relief, as they were also very cheap. A lovely firm dough, with the perfect amount of fruit. It had a subtle cinnamon taste. They're a great pick for those looking for something cheaper but not looking to compromise on taste. 4/5
The winner
Co-Op and Waitrose both offer a decent option, with Co-Op overall coming first thanks to its slightly cheaper price.
