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We slice through the bewildering range of breads in white, brown, multigrain, wholemeal, seeded, unseeded and everything else.

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Hot cross buns We blind taste test and review 21 supermarket and bakery hot cross buns, looking at traditional fruit and chocolate varieties.

White bread reviews Our team of experts test sliced white bread from Abbott’s Village Bakery, Helga’s, Mighty Soft, Tip Top, Wonder White, Aldi and more.

Buying guides

What's the best sliced white bread? We review sliced white bread from Abbott's Village Bakery, Helga's, Mighty Soft, Tip Top, Wonder White, Aldi and more.

Articles

Not cross buns: Culinary crime or tasty treat? We reveal what Coles Special Burger Sauce hot cross buns actually taste like, plus other ‘Not Cross Buns’ (NXBs) on the shelf this Easter.

Best hot cross buns we tasted: Aldi, Coles, Woolworths and more We taste tested supermarket and bakery hot cross buns to find the best for your table this Easter.

Is wholemeal bread healthy? Our expert guide to wholemeal bread, wholegrains, key nutrients and pack claims. Plus a wholemeal bread recipe to try at home!

Banana bread review We compare pre-made and baking mix supermarket banana bread.

How to make the best-ever cheese toastie Oozy and cheesy in all the right places: our experts reveal their toasted sandwich secrets

The wildest hot cross bun hybrids from gin to Vegemite From the sublime to the ridiculous, these are the most unusual hot cross buns and HXB products we've discovered.

Supermarket and bakery bread Modern processing methods have completely changed the way our daily bread is made.

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