My Mother is the most creative and talented cook. She can bake and cook from scratch, but has always had a few Half HomeMade/Half Cheating Recipes. This one is one of my Favorites… using frozen bread dough to make the most delicious Hot Cross Buns!
*****Here are the Ingredients*****
1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
2 tablespoons melted butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar
1 tablespoon milk
dash of vanilla
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****To Prepare Rolls****
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Roll dough into a rectangle, about 8×6 inches.
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Brush with the melted butter.
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Combine brown sugar, chopped nuts, and cinnamon.
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Sprinkle over dough.
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Starting at long edge, roll up, jelly roll fashion;
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moisten edges and seal.
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Cut roll into 20 slices.
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Place rolls, cut side down, into two 8 inch lightly buttered round cake pans.
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Let rise for about 1 1/2 hours. until doubled.
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Pour the cream over the rolls and
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bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
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Combine confectioners sugar, milk, and vanilla,
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adding more sugar or milk if necessary. (I double this part!)
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Drizzle over rolls while slightly warm
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Makes 20 yummy cinnamon buns
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