Hot Cross Buns, Frozen Dough Method
Comments: Frozen dough method, for those intimidated by yeast and kneading.
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1 cup [250 mL] raisins
  • Non-stick cooking spray
Icing
  • 1 cup [250 mL] icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon [15 g] softened butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] vanilla
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons [30 to 45 mL] milk
  • Roll dough into a large rectangle.
  • Sprinkle with raisins.
  • Starting at long side, roll dough tightly into a log.
  • Slice log into 9 equal parts.
  • Shape each part into a ball; transfer into square pans, coated with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and allow to double in bulk.
  • Remove plastic wrap.
  • Bake buns into a preheated 350°F [180°C] oven for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove immediately from pans; cool on racks.
  • Prepare icing; squeeze icing onto cooled buns, drawing a cross on top of each.
Icing
  • Mix together icing sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to get a runny, but slightly thickened mixture.
  • Pour into a squeeze bottle.