Hot Cross Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
2. 2
   In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast, cinnamon, and lemon peel; blend well.
3. 3
   In small saucepan, heat water, milk and butter until very warm (120° to 130°).
4. 4
   Add warm liquid and egg to flour mixture.
5. 5
   Blend at low speed with electric mixer until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
6. 6
   By hand stir in 3 to 4 cups flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl. Stir 1 cup raisins into dough.
7. 7
   On floured surface, knead in 1 to 2 cups flour until dough is smooth and elastic with blisters under the surface, about 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Place dough in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.
9. 9
   Let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, about 1 hour.