BELL-RINGER BREADS EASY HOT
CROSS BUNS
 
1 pkg. hot roll mix
2 tbsp. butter, melted
2 tbsp. light seedless raisins
2 tbsp. chopped candied fruits and peels
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Prepare hot roll mix according to package directions, adding butter, raisins, fruit and peels, sugar and spices to flour mixture; mix well. Cover with damp cloth and let rise in warm place until double (about 1 hour). Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Shape in 12 buns. Place on highly greased baking sheet.

Cover and let rise until almost double (about 45 minutes). Using sharp scissors (or knife) snip top of buns to form shallow cross. If a glaze is desired, brush with slightly beaten egg white. Bake in a moderate oven at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes or until done. Cool slightly, fill crosses with confectioners' sugar icing.

Makes 12.

 

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