Hot Cross Buns

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Title: Hot Cross Buns
Categories: Breads
Yield: 24 servings

4 1/2 c All-Purpose Flour 1/4 c Melted Butter
1/3 c Granulated Sugar 2 ea Eggs, beaten
2 tb Quick Rise Instant Yeast 1 c Raisins or part currants
1 ts Salt 1/2 c Mixed Candied Peel
2 ts Cinnamon 1 1/2 c Icing Sugar
1/2 ts Grated Nutmeg 2 tb Milk
2 c Warm Water

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, lemon rind, salt
cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in warm water and butter, then beaten eggs.
Using a wooden spoon, vigorously stir dough until smooth and elastic. Stir
in raisins and candied peel. Scrape down sides of bowl, cover with a clean
dry towel and stand for 10 minutes.
Grease 24 medium to large-sized muffin cups and spoon in batter -- no more
than 2/3 full. Brush tops with melted butter. Cover and let rise in a warm
place until almost double, about 20 - 30 minutes.
Bake in an oven preheated to 375 degrees for about 20 minutes or until
tops are browned. Let cool on wire racks until warm, about 10 - 15
minutes.
Combine icing sugar with milk until smooth; place in a piping bag or spoon
on top of buns to make crosses.
Makes 24 buns.
From The Gazette, 91/02/27.

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