Hot Cross Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare hot roll mix according to package directions, adding butter, raisins, fruit and peels, sugar and spices to flour mixture; mix well.
2. 2
   Cover with damp cloth and let rise in warm place until double (about 1 hour).
3. 3
   Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
4. 4
   Shape in 12 buns.
5. 5
   Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Cover and let rise until almost double, about 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Using sharp scissors (or knife), snip top of buns to form shallow cross.
8. 8
   If a glaze is desired, brush with slightly beaten egg white.
9. 9
   Bake in moderate oven at 375° about 15 minutes or until done.
10. 10
    Cool slightly; form crosses with Confectioners Sugar Icing.
11. 11
    Makes 12 buns.