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Ever wondered who puts the crosses on your hot cross buns?

Jackie Dawson, from AsdaSkelton has the technique down to a fine art.

After six years, Jackie has perfected the knack - which means no off-centre crosses on the sultana-filled seasonal buns.

And she loves seeing her handiwork when the nation's favourite baked Easter treat "fly off the shelves".

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At Easter, the bakery team at Asda bakes and precision crosses up to 4,500 hot cross buns a week.

The supermarket giant estimates 50m hot cross buns will be sold at its UK branches this Easter .

Jackie said: "Hot cross buns continue to be a seasonal favourite with our customers and are a very traditional item, so it’s important to have an eye for detail – we don’t want a wonky cross on top of the bun.

(Image: Daily Mirror)

"We take great pride in ensuring the same level of quality and attention is paid to the thousandth bun, as we do the first.

"The ideal hot cross bun should be well risen and light, it should have plump and juicy fruit, a hint of spice and, of course, a perfectly central cross.

"For me, the best way to serve is to split it, toast it until it is golden brown and spread with a slightly salted butter on the top- the perfect flavour combination.

"They are versatile too and make a great breakfast or light snack with a cup of tea or even as a snack for the kids."

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