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      Title: Spiced Fruited Hot Cross Buns
 Categories: Breads, 
      Yield: 36 rolls

   1/2 oz Active dry yeast (2 env)
     2 c  Milk; warm (105°F/40°C)
     6 tb Butter, softened
     2 lg Eggs; lightly beaten
   3/4 c  Sugar
     1 ts Salt
 6 1/2 c  A-P flour
     1 c  Mixed, candied fruit; chopped
     2 ts Ground cinnamon
     1    Egg yolk
     2 tb Water

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 1 1/4 c  Confectioners' sugar
     2 tb Milk
     1 tb Butter; melted
   1/4 ts Vanilla extract

  In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in
  the butter, eggs, sugar and salt. Combine 3 cups flour,
  candied fruit and cinnamon; add to yeast mixture and mix
  well. Stir in 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 greased bowl,
  turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm
  place until doubled, about 1 hour.

  Punch dough down; shape into 2" balls. Place 2" apart on
  greased baking sheets. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross
  on top of each bun. Cover and let rise until doubled,
  about 30 minutes.

  Beat egg yolk and water; brush over buns. Bake @
  350°F/175°C for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine icing
  ingredients; pipe an "X" on top of each bun.

  Recipe by Wendy Brown, Cantrall, Illinois

  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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