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Hot Cross Buns

SUBMITTED BY: Dolores Skrout

"With their tender texture and pretty frosted crosses, these Easter buns are both tasty and attractive. Dolores Skrout of Summerhill, Pennsylvania adds a little orange juice to the frosting for a delicate citrusy flavor."

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup butter or stick margarine
2 eggs
3/4 cup raisins
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons cold water
ICING:
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 teaspoons orange juice

DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs;beat until smooth. Stir in raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 18 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place in two 9-in. round baking pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each roll. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Beat egg yolk and water; brush over buns. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; pipe crosses onto rolls.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One bun equals 207 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 107 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

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Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by Morgana

These were very good and I have been making them for eons. I do add glaced fruit bits such as... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2007 by PRACTICINGJOY

These turned out so great! I just didn't wait long enough for the buns to cool and added the... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by Mrs.Butterworth

This recipe baked up very nicely. I added chopped candied citrus peel to the dough, in... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by Luey

I used dried apricots cut up into raisin-sized pieces, and the flavor with the cinnamon and... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by cburke

These were very yummy! I made them for Easter and turned out very good! The orange flavored... MORE