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Hot Cross Buns

From Wills Point, Texas, Dorothy Pritchett shares the recipe for this Easter morning treat. "It came from my niece in Ballwin, Missouri, who's one of the best cooks in the world," Dorothy credits.

30 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup raisins
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons water
1 egg yolk
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, butter,
vanilla, salt, nutmeg and 3 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Add
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the currants,
raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

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Hot Cross Buns (continued)

Directions (continued)

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8
minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and
let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; shape into 30 balls. Place on greased baking
sheets. Cut a cross on top of each roll with a sharp knife. Cover
and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Beat water and egg yolk; brush over rolls. Bake at 375° for 12-15
minutes or until golden. Cool on wire racks. For icing, combine the
confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over
rolls. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 173 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 108 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.