Hot Cross Buns
This has been my tried and true recipe for Hot Cross Buns for many years. I am certain you will agree it is worth the time and effort.
Ingredients:
1 pkg yeast
1/4 cup water
pinch of sugar
1 cup scalded milk, cooled to lukewarm
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 well beaten egg
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup currants
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Place yeast in measuring cup with water and pinch of sugar and stir to mix well. When bubbly it is proofed.
In a bowl add lukewarm milk, shortening, sugar, salt, and stir to mix well. Add milk and egg which have been mixed well.
Gradually add currents, cinnamon, and flour to form a soft dough. Beat vigorously, cover and let rise in warm place till double in bulk. (about 2 hours) Turn out on lightly floured board
Form into buns and flatten slightly. Brush top with beaten egg-white or milk. Allow to rise till very light.
Using a scissors, snip tops of buns to form a cross.
Bake in moderate oven 375*F, 25 to 30 minutes.
While hot, frost lightly with confectioners sugar icing. Cool then make cross with more icing. Makes 18 buns
