Hot Cross Buns

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 to 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 pkg. rapid-rising active dry yeast
  • 3 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. butter flavoring
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/3 c. white sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 c. dried currants
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
  • milk

Directions

  1. 1
    In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and cinnamon.
  2. 2
    Heat milk and next 5 ingredients until just warm (about 120° to 130°). Add to dry mixture; add eggs.
  3. 3
    Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 30 seconds, scraping bowl.
  4. 4
    Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
  5. 5
    Stir in currants by hand and add enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  6. 6
    Shape into a ball.
  7. 7
    Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once.
  8. 8
    Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  9. 9
    Punch down and turn out onto floured surface; cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Divide into 18 pieces; form into small small balls.
  11. 11
    Place on greased baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.

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