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If you're looking for a way to impress at Easter brunch, look no further. These quick hot cross buns are just the ticket for a sweet surprise that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  30-60 minutes

ingredients

2 cups biscuit baking mix
1/4 cup currants or raisins
1/4 cup mixed candied fruit
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Frosting

1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon milk

directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Stir together biscuit mix, currants, candied fruit, cinnamon, coffee powder, and sugar. Add milk and stir to form a soft dough.

Knead on a floured surface 25 times. Shape into equal balls and place close together in a greased, floured 8" round baking pan.

Combine egg yolk and water. Brush over tops of buns. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool and drizzle frosting over each bun to form an X.

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