Hot Cross Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. raisins
3/4 c. sour milk

Preparation

Sift flour once; measure.
Add baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar and spices and sift again.
Cut in shortening.
Add raisins.
Add enough sour milk to make a stiff dough.
Turn onto floured board.
Knead slightly.
Roll 1/2-inch thick.
Cut with 2-inch cutter.
Place close together in shallow pan.
With sharp knife, cut a cross in each roll.
Brush with a solution of milk and sugar.
Bake in hot oven (475\u00b0) for 20 minutes.
Brush again with sugar and milk solution.
Fill cross with plain frosting.
Serve hot.
Makes 12 buns.