Hot Cross Buns

Directions

1. 1
   BUNS: Dissolve 1 tablespoons sugar in water.
2. 2
   Sprinkle over yeast and let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy.
3. 3
   Heat evaporated milk until just steaming.
4. 4
   IN a bowl, blend remaining sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; make a well.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, whisk evaporated milk, oil and eggs.
6. 6
   Combine yeast and milk mixtures to flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
7. 7
   Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, adding extra flour as needed for 8 minutes or until smooth, Place in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat, Cover and place in a waarm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
8. 8
   Punch down dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead in currants and peel.
9. 9
   Roll into a log and cut into 12 pieces.
10. 10
    Shape into balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
11. 11
    Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
12. 12
    Preheat oven to 4000F Bake buns for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
13. 13
    GLAZE: Heat sugar with water over medium heat until dissolved; brush over hot buns.
14. 14
    FROSTING: Blend icing sugar with milk.
15. 15
    Pipe a cross on each of the cooled buns.