In a recent newsletter, one of members was asking for a Hot Cross Bun recipe to make during Lent. At the time, I couldn't recall exactly what book the recipe was in. I have many shelves of cookbooks! I haven't made them in several years, but today I did find the recipe, so I would still  like to share it. It is wonderful, and I hope you will agree.

Hot Cross Buns

1 pkg. hot roll mix
2 tbsp. butter, melted
2 tbsp. raisins (I use currants)
2 tbsp. chopped candied fruits and peels
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
light cream
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
dash of salt

Prepare roll mix according to directions on the package, adding butter, currants (or raisins), fruits and peels, cinnamon and granulated sugar. Mix well; cover with damp cloth, and let rise in warm place until double in size. Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead smooth. Shape into 12 buns; place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise until almost double. Make shallow cross in bun tops with scissors, or sharp knife. Bake at 375º for 15 minutes, or until done. Cool slightly. Beat enough cream into powdered sugar to make of spreading consistency; stir in vanilla and salt. Ice buns in a cross shape.
Makes 1 dozen.

I always had to double this recipe, as they would disappear so fast!
Judy (in Alaska)

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