HOT CROSS BUNS
3/4 cup warm water(110 degrees F)
3TBSP Butter
1 TBSP instant powdered Milk
1/4 cup white sugar
3/8 tsp salt
1 egg
1 egg white
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 TBSP active dry yeast
3/4 cup dried currants
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 egg yolk
2 TBSP water
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp milk
1.Put warm water, butter, skim milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, egg white flour, and yeast in bread maker and start on dough program.
2.When 5 minutes of kneeding are left, add currants and cinnamon. Leave in machine till doubled.
3.Punch dough down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes.
4. Shape into 12 balls and place in a greased 9x12 inch pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double, about 35-40 minutes.
5. Mix egg yolk and 2 TBSP water. Brush on dough balls.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack.
7. To make crosses: mix together confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk. Brush an X on each cooled bun.