* Exported from MasterCook *

Scottish Hot Cross Buns

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Buns Scottish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 c Flour
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Allspice
1/2 ts Nutmeg
Cinnamon
1/4 c Sugar
1/2 c Butter -- melted
1 Egg -- beaten
3/4 c Currents or raisins
1/3 c Candied citron fruit
Yeast Mixture:
1 tb Dry yeast
1 tb Sugar
2/3 c Milk -- warm
1/2 c Water -- warm
1 c Flour
Glaze:
2 tb Milk
2 tb Water
3 tb Sugar

Begin by making the yeast mixture, mixing all ingredients and
setting it aside to proof (foam). In another bowl sift flour, salt,
spice, and sugar. Add fruits and mix well. Combine butter and eggs
and add to yeast mixture. Then add to flour mixture. Knead dough on
floured surface, 8 to 10 minutes or smooth and elastic. add more
flour if needed to keep dough from sticking. Divide into 12 equal
pieces and shape into round buns. Place rolls far apart on greased
baking sheet. Cover and let rise at warm room temperature for
45 minutes. Use a sharp knife to make an X shape cut on surface of
dough. Bake in a 425?F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or golden. Cool
on rack. Make glaze by bringing ingredients to a boil in small
saucepan for 2 minutes. Brush glaze over buns thickly.


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