Stollen-Hot Cross Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. brown sugar
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 egg
1 c. lukewarm milk
1 c. soft shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. rum extract
3 1/2 to 3 2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. mixed fruit
1/4 c. currants
1/4 c. raisins

Preparation

Mix sugar and yeast (dissolved in warm water) in large bowl; stir until blended.
Mix egg, milk, shortening, salt and extract into yeast.
Sift spices and flour and blend in.
Work fruit into dough.
Cover; let rise until double.
Punch down, knead and form into rolls.
Let rise again.
Bake at 375\u00b0 until brown on top.