Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients

• Sweet Dough No. 1 or No. 2
• sugar
• water
• powdered sugar

Directions

The book says “a hot oven”. The 350°F (175°C) in the steps is the modern equivalent, not the book's own figure.

1. Roll the sweet dough into small rolls.

2. Place the rolls in dusted-proof boxes and let them rest for 15 minutes.

3. Press down crosswise with a rolling pin.

4. Transfer to baking sheets and allow to rise until nearly full proof.

5. Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F (175°C).

6. Brush with sugar water after removing from the oven.

7. Once cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.