Hot Cross Buns

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:55:27 GMT

Step 1

Dissolve 2 tsp sugar in 1/2 cup warm water

Step 2

Sprinkle 2Tbsp dry active yeast on top. Wait 20 minutes.

Step 3

Scald 2 cups milk

Step 4

In large bowl mix 2 cups cold water or milk, 4tsp salt, 6tbsp white sugar and 1/4cup Crisco.

Step 5

Add scalded milk to mixture in the large bowl, then add activated yeast.

Step 6

Measure 9 cups flour into separate bowl and add spices and fruit. Blend thoroughly.

Step 7

Slowly add the flour mixture to the liquid in large bowl. Add additional flour if required. Knead on floured board until a soft dough which can be shaped into a ball.

Step 8

Grease a large bowl and place dough ball in bowl. Lightly grease the ball by rolling in the bowl.

Step 9

Cover with greased waxed paper and leave to rise until doubled ( approximately 11/2 hours.

Step 10

Punch down and divide dough into 36-40 buns.

Step 11

Place on lined or greased cookie sheets to rise (approximately 1 hour).

Step 12

Bake at 350F for 8-15 minutes depending upon the size and desired darkness of crust.

Step 13

Cool on wire racks.

Step 14

Mix icing sugar, vanilla extract and add water until desired consistency.

Step 15

Pour into a piping bag ( I use a recycled milk bag and snip the corner). Pipe crosses on each and let dry before placing in sealed bags or containers.

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