"The bread machine makes these traditional hot cross buns a little easier. Add dried cranberries, currants, or raisins. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup (6 ounces) milk, low fat is fine, lukewarm
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 large egg, room temperature
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 scant teaspoon salt
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3 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1/4 cup softened butter (cut in 4 to 6 pieces)
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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3/4 to 1 cup currants or finely chopped dried peaches
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1 large egg yolk
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2 tablespoons water
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***Icing***
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla bean paste