Hot Cross Bun Surprises

Traditional Easter rolls made easy, but special, by hiding a pocketful of filling inside each. Decorate simply with a cross on top.

Ingredients:

Buns

1/3 cup dried currants

3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1 (1-pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed

3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter, melted

Frosting

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Directions:

Combine currants, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons softened butter, orange zest and allspice in small bowl; mix well.

Separate thawed dough into 16 pieces. Press 1 teaspoon currant mixture into center of each piece drawing dough around it to form a ball. Dip ball into melted butter. Place into ungreased 8-inch square baking pan, seam-side down. Drizzle with melted butter. Let rise in warm place until double in size (about 45 minutes).

Heat oven to 350°F. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.

Combine all frosting ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Place buns on serving platter. Place frosting in resealable plastic food bag. Cut very small tip from one corner. Decorate top of each bun with cross.

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Chef Test Kitchens Consultant at Land O'Lakes

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