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Hot Cross Buns Recipe
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 packages active dry yeast 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3/4 tsp salt 3 eggs 2/3 cup dried currants 1 egg whites 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla Dash salt oven 375 degree Method: - In a large mixer bowl combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast and cinnamon. - In a saucepan heat milk, oil, granulated sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon salt just till warm (115 degree to 120 degree); stir constantly. - Add to the flour mixture; add eggs. - Beat at low speed of electric mixer 1/2 minute, scraping sides of bowl constantly. - Beat 3 minutes at high speed. - Stir in currants and as much of the remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon. - Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. - Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total). - Shape into a ball. - Place in a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease surface. - Cover; let rise in warm place till double (about 1 1/2 hours.) - Punch down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. - Cover; let rest 10 minutes. - Divide dough into 18 pieces; form each piece into a smooth ball. - Place on a greased baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. - Cover; let rise till nearly double (30 to 45 minutes). - With a sharp knife cut a shallow cross in each; brush tops with some of the slightly beaten egg white (reserve remaining egg white). - Bake in a 375 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes or till golden. - Cool slightly. - Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, dash salt, and the reserved portion of beaten egg white. - Add additional milk, if necessary, to make of piping consistency. - Pipe crosses on tops of buns. - Makes 18. Health Guide and Healthy Diet Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Sandy Y. is an enthusiast in sharing healthy living with simple guide on food. She is a firm believer in having the correct food and healthy lifestyle, this will lead to a complete world of happiness. She maintains her site at: Health Guide and Healthy Diet Read her blog at: Health Guide and Healthy Diet Blog |
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