Hot Cross Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. warm tap water
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 c. room temperature whole milk
2 1/2 c. raisins, soaked in hot water and drained good
1/3 c. oil
1 egg

Preparation

Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in 1 cup warm water.