WHITTLESEA Bakehouse is continuing to prove it is Australia’s best and most delicious bakery, taking out the national title for Australia’s best Hot Cross Bun in a big boost ahead of Easter.
The award was handed out in Bendigo on March 14, continuing its hot form in taking out national titles for its range of food.
Whittlesea Bakehouse beat out a quality field, with 134 exhibitors and 375 products displayed across the weekend, including sausage rolls, meat pies, iced donuts and bread loaves.
The hot cross bun features a recipe which has been perfected over 25 years.
In 2025, Whittlesea Bakehouse was successful in the South Australian Baking Show for Best Sausage Roll, winning thanks to a secret, hand-made recipe which made the taste irresistible.
Previously, the bakery also won major titles for their plain mince pie and also placed among the best in the country for vanilla slices.
The family-owned Bakehouse is managed by Adrian Caporetto and now boasts more than 30 years’ experience.