HOT CROSS BUNS 
1 pkg. dry yeast
2 tbsp. warm water
1 c. scalded milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. currants
2 eggs, well beaten
4 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. melted butter

Soften yeast in the warm water. Combine the scalded milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and currants. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast mixture and eggs. Add 2 cups of the sifted flour and mix. Add the melted butter and beat well. Add remaining flour gradually. Mix but do not knead. Place in a greased bowl and grease top of dough. Cover and chill until firm enough to handle. Divide dough into 18-20 portions and shape them in bulk. Set aside until double in bulk. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake 10- 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Form a cross on each bun with the following Confectioners Sugar Frosting.

CONFECTIONERS SUGAR FROSTING:

3 c. sifted confectioners sugar
3 tbsp. melted butter
3 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla

Combine above ingredients.

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