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V6 #85 Hot Cross Buns

bj29@mirage.skypoint.com (bjjan)
Sat, 23 Mar 96 07:34 CST
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>From: sherae@zeta.org.au (Sheri McRae)
>Do you have a bread machine recipe for hot cross buns?

Here's a recipe from Debbie Woodard printed in DG5
HOT CROSS BUNS
1 C. Milk
2 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
2 T. Butter
3/4 C. Raisins
1/2 - 1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 C. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
4 C. Bread flour or all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. Rapid or Quick Yeast
GLAZE:
1 Egg yolk, beaten with 1 T Water
DOUGH CYCLE.
When dough cycle is completed, remove dough. Break into pieces of dough
about the size of an egg. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a
greased baking sheet. Cover with a towel and place in a warm, draft-free
location for about 1/2 hour. Brush tops with glaze. Bake in a preheated
375F oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool and
then drizzle frosting over tops in the form of a cross.
Frosting:
1/4 to 1/2 C. Confectioner's sugar
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Vanilla or lemon extract
1-2 T. Milk
Mix ingredients togethe, using enough milk to achieve good consistency.
Hope this is what you were looking for... Bev in Mn
Hot cross buns are traditionally served during the week preceding Easter,
especially on Good Friday.