Springtime means it s time to clean out the closets. As sweaters hibernate for the summer months, so do the comfort foods and confections that got us through the winter.
We re grilling instead of roasting, serving salads rather than slow-cooked sides and making not-so-sweet scones instead of sugar cookies. Sure, the chocolate bunnies and Cadbury eggs might make an appearance or two in coming weeks, but in general, you may be craving lighter desserts, so we ve gathered four springtime baking recipes for you to try now that the temperature is warmer and the sunset later.
The hot cross muffins are a quickbread version of the popular British buns that people have been eating around Easter for more than 600 years. Soaking the raisins (or currants) in rum infuses the whole muffins with a hint of boozy fragrance, so use water if you re not a fan of rum in baked goods.