CANDIED-FRUIT HOT CROSS BUNS

Candied-Fruit Hot Cross Buns image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons water
ICING:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in the butter, eggs, sugar and salt. Combine 3 cups flour, candied fruit and cinnamon; add to yeast mixture and mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; shape into 2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each bun. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Beat egg yolk and water; brush over buns. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; pipe an "X" on top of each bun.

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