Scottish Hot Cross Buns

* Exported from MasterCook *

SCOTTISH HOT CROSS BUNS

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Ethnic

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 c Flour
1 t Salt
1/2 ts Each:allspice, nutmeg,
Cinnamon
1/4 c Sugar
1 Stick 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 Warm milk
1/2 c Warm water
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
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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