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In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour with the yeast and cinnamon.
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Heat milk, vegetable oil, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until warm; stir constantly.
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Remove from heat and beat for 3 minutes at high speed.
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Add all at once to the flour mixture, along with the eggs.
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Beat at low speed for 1 minute, scraping sides of bowl constantly.
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Beat 3 more minutes at high speed.
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Stir in currants and as much of remaining flour as possible.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in enough of remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic.
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Shape into a ball.
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Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat surface.
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Cover with a towel and place in a warm spot.
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Let rise until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Punch dough down and turn out onto lightly floured surface.
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Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Divide dough into 18 pieces and form each into a smooth ball.
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Place on a greased baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
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Cover; let rise until nearly double (30 to 45 minutes).
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With a sharp knife, cut a cross (to represent either the cross of Christ, the sun, or the combination of male and female energies) onto each.
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Brush tops of each bun with some of the slightly beaten egg white (reserve remaining white).
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Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
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Cool slightly.
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Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, dash of salt, and the reserved egg white.
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Add more milk if necessary to give it piping consistency.
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Pipe crosses on top of buns with a pastry decorator.
