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Quick Hot Cross Buns

Recipe Source: The Cooks Blessingby Demetria Taylor, Random House, New York, 1965
Course: Bread
Servings: 18
Calories: 176kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups biscuit mix (like Bisquick®)
  • 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, currants, candied citron, candied fruit)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk (approximately)

Glaze

  • 3 Tbs heavy cream
  • 2 Tbs sugar

Icing

  • ¾ powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbs milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Grease a baking sheet or use parchment paper.
  • Combine biscuit mix, dried fruit, cinnamon, and sugar. Add just enough milk to make a soft dough, mixing with a fork. Knead by hand for several minutes, until the dough is elastic.
  • Form into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Makes 18 buns 2-1/2 inches in diameter. Bake for 13-15 minutes until they start to turn golden brown.

Glaze

  • Whip the heavy cream and sugar together with a fork or whisk. Brush on top of the buns and put under the broiler just until the glaze sets. Usually around a minute. Cool buns.

Icing

  • Whisk powdered sugar and milk together until smooth. Transfer to a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag. Cut a small opening in 1 corner, then pipe crosses over each bun. Let sit until the icing is set

Nutrition

Serving: 1bun | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg