Hot Cross Buns

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour the scalded milk over the butter, sugar and salt; cool to lukewarm.

2. 2

   Add the crumbled yeast and let rest for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the egg, flour and cinnamon to make a soft dough.

4. 4

   Fold in the currants.

5. 5

   Let rise in a warm place (80 to 85F.) until double in bulk − about 2 hours.

6. 6

   Shape into large buns and place and inch apart on a buttered baking sheet.

7. 7

   Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk − about 1 hour.

8. 8

   Brush tops of buns with 1 egg slightly beaten with 1 tablespoon of water.

9. 9

   Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes at 400F.