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                        SCOTTISH HOT CROSS BUNS

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Ethnic

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3       c            Flour
  1       t            Salt
    1/2   ts           Each:allspice, nutmeg,
                       Cinnamon
    1/4   c            Sugar
  1                    Stick butter, melted
  1                    Egg beaten
    3/4   c            Currents or raisins
    1/3   c            Candied citron fruit
                       Yeast mixture:
  1       tb           Dry yeast
  1       tb           Sugar
    2/3   c            Warm milk
    1/2   c            Warm water
  1       c            Flour
                       Glaze:
  2       tb           Milk
  2       tb           Water
  3       tb           Sugar

 Begin by making the yeast mixture, mixing all
 ingredients and setting it aside to proof ( foam ).In
 another bowl sift flour, salt, spice and sugar. Add
 fruits and mix well. Combine butter and eggs and add
 to yeast mixture. Then add to flour mixture. Knead
 dough on floured surface, 8 to 10 minutes or smooth
 and elastic. add more flour if needed to keep dough
 from sticking. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape
 into round buns. Place rolls far apart on greased
 baking sheet. Cover and let rise at warm room
 temperature for 45 minutes. Use a sharp knife to make
 an X shape cut on surface of dough. Bake in a 425
 oven for 15 to 20 minutes or golden. Cool on rack.
 Make glaze by bringing ingredients to a boil in small
 saucepan for 2 minutes. Brush glaze over buns thickly.



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