Crescent Hot Cross Buns

Crescent Hot Cross Buns

A must for Easter, and so easy to make using a can of crescent rolls.

Prep Time

15

Minutes

Total Time

40

Minutes

Makes

8

servings

Buns
1
can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/3
cup raisins
1/4
teaspoon grated lemon peel, if desired
Icing
1/4
cup powdered sugar
1
to 2 teaspoons milk
  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough and separate into 8 triangles.
  2. In small bowl, mix raisins and lemon peel; spoon about 1 teaspoon raisin mixture onto short side of each triangle. Gently wrap corners of dough over filling and roll to opposite point; pinch to seal. Place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet; place on wire rack. Cool 10 minutes.
  4. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough milk until smooth and drizzling consistency. With spoon, drizzle icing in cross shape on top of each bun.
Makes 8 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Tip
Add a little extra color and a twist of flavor by substituting diced dried fruit and raisin mixture for the raisins.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 140
    • (Calories from Fat 50),
  • Total Fat 6g
    • (Saturated Fat 2g,
    • Trans Fat 1 1/2g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 220mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 20g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 9g),
  • Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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