I can't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I kept it, because these are the best I've ever tried (so far…) I usually have to double the recipe because they don't last long. Really tasty, especially for a Sunday brunch.

Hot Cross Buns

• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 packages dried yeast
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
• 2 tsp cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, lemon rind, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in warm water and butter, then beaten eggs. Using a wooden spoon, vigorously stir dough until smooth and elastic. Stir in raisins. Scrape down sides of bowl, cover with a clean dry towel and let stand for 10 minutes.

3. Grease 24 medium to large-sized muffin cups and spoon in batter -- no more than 2/3 full. Brush tops with melted butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost double, about 20 - 30 minutes. Bake for about 20 minutes or until tops are browned. Let cool on wire racks until warm, about 10 - 15 minutes.

Glaze

• 2 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoon milk

  Stir ingredients together in a small saucepan [medium heat] until sugar is dissolved.

• 1 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk