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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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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