Hot Cross Buns With Dried Cranberries

Ingredients

• 3 3/4-4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, cut up
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Instructions

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and yeast in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
2. Combine 3/4 cup milk and butter in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until very warm (120 to 130°F.). Add warm liquid and eggs to flour mixture; mix on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups additional flour by hand until dough forms and pulls away from side of bowl. Stir in cranberries.
3. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough for 5 to 6 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and roll it around to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 50 to 60 minutes.
4. Lightly grease a large cookie sheet. Punch down dough; divide into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball; place 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. With scissors, snip a cross in top of each roll. Cover; let rise until doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Heat oven to 375°F Brush rolls with egg white.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Cool slightly. Combine glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl, adding enough milk for desired consistency. Using a decorating bag or spoon make a cross on top of each roll with glaze.