Hot Cross Buns With Dried Cranberries

I love making these rolls every lent. Don't be put off by the preparation time-it takes 90 minutes for the dough to raise! The cranberries make a delicious difference! try them-i guarantee you'll love them!

Steps

Combine 1 1 / 2 cups flour , sugar , salt , cinnamon and yeast in a large mixing bowl.

Mix well.

Combine 3 / 4 cup milk and butter in a small saucepan.

Cook over medium heat until very warm.

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.

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.

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.

Heat oven to 375f.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, active dry yeast, milk, butter, eggs, dried sweetened cranberries, egg white, powdered sugar, vanilla extract