Hot Cross Buns

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour scalded milk over butter, sugar, and salt; cool to lukewarm. Add crumbled yeast and let rest 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the egg, flour, and cinnamon to make a soft dough. Fold in currants. Let rise in a warm place (80-85°F) until doubled, about 2 hours.

3. 3

   Shape into large buns and place 1 inch apart on a buttered baking sheet. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Brush tops with 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   When cool, decorate top of each bun with a cross: beat 1/2 egg white with as much powdered sugar as it will absorb, add 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Spread immediately as it hardens quickly.