Preparation:
Soften dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Combine milk, salad oil, sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Sift 1 cup flour with cinnamon. Stir into milk mixture. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in softened yeast and candied fruit. Beat in remaining flour or enough to make soft dough. Cover with damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until it doubles - about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down. Turn out on lightly floured surface. Roll dough to 1/2 inch. Cut with floured 2 1/2 inch round cutter and shape into buns . Place on greased baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Cover and let rise in a warm place until it doubles again - about 1 hour. Brush top with slightly beaten egg white. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Frost with quick icing: 3/4 cup powdered sugar and a small amount of water or milk. Mix together until smooth and frost buns with a cross. |
