hot cross buns
sheila o'brien (easter, 1987)

2
1/2
1
 T
c
T
 dried yeast
warm water
sugar
 mix and set to proof


2
 T
 butter
 melt
1/2
1
1
 c
ea
c
 sugar
egg
milk
 add and beat, then add the above


3
1
1/4
1
2
1
 c
t
t
t
T
c
 flour
cinnamon
ground cloves
mixed spices
candied peel
raisins
 add to above, mix, and then let rise





2 1/2
 c
 flour
 add as required to make kneadable,
  • divide and form into about 36 balls, and arrange in cake pans; three 9 inch round pans should be about right
  • let rise until double in size
  • bake 12 - 15 minutes at 400 degrees F
  • brush with simple syrup (3 T sugar, 2 T water)
  • return to oven for 30 seconds
  • let cool, then decorate with cross of confectioners icing