Hot Cross Buns, A Traditional Easter Breakfast Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package granulated yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 3/4 cup milk (scalded)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried citrus peel ( or citron)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 to 5 tablespoons water
• 3/4 cup icing sugar (sifted)
• 3 tablespoons hot milk (or water, approximately)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla