Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. 

2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, butter, sugar, salt, spices, yeast mixture and three cups flour. 

3. Stir in currants, raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

4. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. 

5. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

6. Punch down dough. 

7. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 30 balls.

8. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.

9. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each bun. 

10. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and water; brush over tops. 

11. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool slightly.

Icing

1. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency. 

2. Pipe a cross on top of each bun. Serve warm.