Amazing Hot Cross Buns, Inspirational Thought

We show how to make these delicious Hot Cross Buns . Great for anytime and perfect for Easter. Sugar Free Raisin Oatmeal Cookies - https://youtu.be/lYMp31cOICY

HOT CROSS BUNS
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
4 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups bread flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup raisins or currants
1 egg beaten for brushing the tops

Warm the water and milk over low heat
Combine the yeast and smaller amount of sugar
Pour warmed water/milk over yeast/sugar mixture
Set aside until foamy and rising
Mix butter, egg yolk and vanilla together
Mix sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger together
Put most of the flour in mixing bowl (it may not take all the flour)
Add the sugar mixture and yeast mixture to the flour.
Mix or knead for 6-7 minutes
Add remaining flour as needed.
Add raisins and knead for another 2 minutes.

Put dough in an oiled bowl to rise.
Let rise till doubled in size.
Turn the dough onto a floured counter. Pat the dough into a rectangle. Divide into 12 portions.
Tuck the edges of the dough under and roll on countertop to make round rolls.
Place them seam-side down in a prepared 9x13 pan.
Let rise again until almost doubled in size
Brush tops with egg wash
Bake 365 about 25 minutes
Let cool completely before icing

ICING
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mix well - it will be a bit stiff
Place in a plastic bag (cutting the corner of bag) or a piping bag.
Ice buns in a cross shape over the cooled buns.

INSPIRATIONAL GOLDEN THOUGHT
The fruit of the Spirit is KINDNESS showing compassion and love through actions and words.
Jesus is our greatest example - He gave His life for us.

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