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Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Thaw frozen bread dough following package directions.
Step #2 Place In a large-ish bowl, & let this stand until pliable & no longer cold, cover, 30 mins to 1 hr.
Step #3 In a small bowl, soak raisins in brandy for 30 to 40 mins.
Step #4 Add raisin mixture & nutmeg to dough.
Step #5 In bowl or on a board, knead raisins into dough.
Step #6 With floured hands, divide dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into round rolls.
Step #7 Place about 2 inches apart on a buttered baking sheet.
Step #8 Cover up & let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 20 mins.
Step #9 In a bowl, beat egg with 1 tbsp water.
Step #10 Brush buns with egg mixture (discard remainder).
Step #11 Bake rolls in a 350º oven until golden brown, about 20 mins.
Step #12 Transfer to a rack & let this stand 10 mins.
Step #13 In a bowl, mix powdered sugar & milk.
Step #14 With a spoon, drizzle icing over buns in the shape of a large X.
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