Hot Cross Buns

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, yeast and 1/2 cup flour. Warm milk and butter (120° to 130°).
2. 2
   At low speed, beat warm liquid into dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Beat in 1 egg and 1 cup flour to make thick batter; beat 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in raisins and add enough flour (2 to 2 1/2 cups) to make soft dough.
5. 5
   Turn onto floured surface; knead 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed.
6. 6
   Shape into ball; place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
7. 7
   Cover with bowl and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
8. 8
   Punch down; turn onto floured surface and divide into 15 pieces.
9. 9
   Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Grease 13 x 9-inch pan.
11. 11
    Shape into balls and place in pan.
12. 12
    Let rise 1 hour.
13. 13
    Preheat oven to 350°.
14. 14
    Cut a cross on each bun; brush with remaining beaten egg.
15. 15
    Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
16. 16
    Using icing of 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk to make cross on each bun.