Hot Cross Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Add sugar, butter and salt to milk and cool to lukewarm.
2. 2
   Stir in softened yeast and 1 well-beaten egg.
3. 3
   Sift flour and cinnamon together, add to liquid with currants and mix well.
4. 4
   Cover and let rise until doubled; punch down and shape into large biscuits.
5. 5
   Place on a well-greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until doubled.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 400F.
7. 7
   Beat remaining egg and brush tops of buns; cut a cross on each with a very sharp knife.
8. 8
   Bake for 20 minutes.