gayla50
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|  Subject: Hot Cross Buns  Sun 16 Mar 2008, 9:37 pm | |
| Hot Cross Buns
we have these every Easter morning .
1 pkg active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water ( 105 to 115 degree)
1 egg
1/4 cups sugar
2 3/4 baking mix
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup currants
1/4 citron
Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixer bowl. Add eggs, sugar and
1 1/2 cups of the baking mix.
Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scrapping the bowl constantly. Beat for 2 minutes meduim speed, scarping bowl occassionally
stir in remaining baking mix . the cinnamon, nutmeg, currants and citron: beat vigorously 1/2 minute.
spoon dough into 12 greased muffin cups cover and let rise in a warm place until double , about 1 hour .
Heat at 375. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Make a cross on each bun with Quick Icing
Quick Icing
blend 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar and 1 to 2 teaspoons water
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Sissy
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| | Subject: Re: Hot Cross Buns Mon 17 Mar 2008, 3:24 pm | |
| | These bring back memories. My grandmother used to make these. I remember her letting the yeast rise and then punching it back down. She made these for Easter, too. |
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