Scottish Hot Cross Buns

SCOTTISH HOT CROSS BUNS

12 Preparation Time :

Categories : Breads Ethnic

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

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

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

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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -