Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns


1 package active dry yeast

2/3 cup warm water (105-115)

1 egg

1/4 cup sugar

2 3/4 cups Bisquick Baking Mix

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup currants

1/4 cup chopped citron

Quick Icing

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixer bowl. Add egg, sugar and

1 1/2 cups of the baking mix. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping

bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes medium speed, scraping bowl

occasionally. Stir in remaining baking mix, the cinnamon, nutmeg,

currants and citron; beat vigorously 1/2 minutes. Spoon dough into 12

greased medium muffin cups. Cover and let rise in warm place until

double, about 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake 15 to 20

minutes or until golden brown. Make a cross on each bun with Quick

Icing.

Makes 12 buns.


Quick Icing Blend
1/2 cup confectioners sugar

1-2 teaspoons water.

Recipes from Bisquick