Hot Cross Buns #2

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk. divided
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 80mins
Cooking time 92mins
Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Coat a medium bowl and 2 baking sheets with cooking spray; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, and cinnamon; mix well. In a small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup milk, oil, granulated sugar, and salt just until warm. Add milk mixture to flour mixture. Add eggs and beat with an electric beater on low speed 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Increase speed to high and beat an additional 3 minutes.

Stir in raisins and remaining 2 cups flour to form a soft dough. Shape into a ball and place in coated medium bowl, turning to coat dough on all sides. Cover and place in a warm place to rise 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place on a lightly floured surface, punch down, and divide into 24 equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a small ball and place 1-1/2 inches apart on coated baking sheets. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place 30 minutes, or until doubled in size. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool.

In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and remaining 2 tablespoons milk; mix well. Spoon into a small resealable plastic storage bag. Cut a small corner off bag and make a cross with confectioners' sugar mixture on each bun. Serve, or cover until ready to serve.

Makes 2 dozen