Hot Cross Buns

1. 1

   In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, yeast and 1/2 cup flour. Warm milk and butter (120u00b0 to 130u00b0).

2. 2

   At low speed, beat warm liquid into dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Beat in 1 egg and 1 cup flour to make thick batter; beat 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in raisins and add enough flour (2 to 2 1/2 cups) to make soft dough.

5. 5

   Turn onto floured surface; knead 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed.

6. 6

   Shape into ball; place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.

7. 7

   Cover with bowl and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).

8. 8

   Punch down; turn onto floured surface and divide into 15 pieces.

9. 9

   Cover and let rest 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Grease 13 x 9-inch pan.

11. 11

    Shape into balls and place in pan.

12. 12

    Let rise 1 hour.

13. 13

    Preheat oven to 350u00b0.

14. 14

    Cut a cross on each bun; brush with remaining beaten egg.

15. 15

    Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.

16. 16

    Using icing of 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk to make cross on each bun.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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