Quick Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Quick Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 1/2 c. sugar; 4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 3 Tbsp. applesauce; 3 Tbsp. margarine; 1/4 c. currants or raisins; 1 1/4 c. cottage cheese; 1/4 c. fruit cake mix (candied fruit); 1 egg; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. confectioners sugar; 1/8 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 to 3 tsp. milk

Servings: persons

2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 Tbsp. applesauce
3 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 c. currants or raisins
1 1/4 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. fruit cake mix (candied fruit)
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1/8 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 to 3 tsp. milk

1
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
2
Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins (or currants) and mixed fruit.
3
Combine cottage cheese, egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until almost smooth. Add flour mixture; mix well.
4
Knead dough on slightly floured surface 10 times.
5
Shape dough into 12 balls.
6
Place on greased cookie sheet.
7
Bake in a preheated 425u00b0 oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Cool. When cooled, make glaze by combining confectioners sugar, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla and milk; mix well.
9
Make a cross on top of each bun with glaze.

1059

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. flour, 1/2 c. sugar, 4 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, Quick Hot Cross Buns falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Hot Cross Buns

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