Hot Cross Buns Recipe

A traditional Easter dish, hot cross buns are a must have for your holiday spread. Instead of making them from scratch, save some time and start your Easter hot cross buns with an 8-count package of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits. Featuring ingredients such as brown sugar,... A traditional Easter dish, hot cross buns are a must have for your holiday spread. Instead of making them from scratch, save some time and start your Easter hot cross buns with an 8-count package of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits. Featuring ingredients such as brown sugar, cinnamon, powdered sugar and raisins, this hot cross buns recipe will fill your home with the aromas of sweet holiday tradition. These sweet rolls are lightly spiced and drizzled with sticky icing for a delectable treat perfect for Easter brunch, picnics, or snacking. For a full brunch menu, serve these Easter buns along with a savory breakfast casserole, Quick and Easy French Toast and some deviled eggs. Read More Read Less
10m
PREP TIME
20m
COOK TIME
226
CALORIES
7
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 count) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup raisins, divided
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 5 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon water

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Gently stretch each biscuit into 4-inch circle. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon mixture and 1 tablespoon raisins over half of each biscuit. Fold over plain biscuit half onto raisin half. Fold again, pinching edges to seal. Gently shape into a ball. Repeat with remaining biscuits. Place buns in lightly greased 9-inch cake pan, evenly spacing them apart. Brush bun tops with beaten egg.
  • 2 Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove buns onto cooling rack; cool completely.
  • 3 Mix confectioners’ sugar and water in small bowl. Spoon into small resealable plastic bag. Cut a small piece from one of the bottom corners of bag. Close bag tightly then pipe the shape of an X on top of each bun.

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