1packetactive dry yeast(dissolved in ¼ cup warm water)
3 ½cupsflour
¾cupsraisins
¾teaspoonscinnamon
⅛teaspoonnutmeg
½cuppowdered sugar
1teaspoonmilk
Instructions
Scald milk: in a saucepan heat ¾ cup milk until bubbles begin to form around the edges, just before it is going to boil. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, pour milk over butter, sugar, and salt. When dissolved add eggs and vanilla. When mixture is lukewarm add dissolved yeast.
Add flour, raisins and spices in halves, beating until stiff and smooth. Place on floured surface and knead for 3 minutes.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled. Turn out dough and knead for 1 minute. Return to bowl and let rise again.
Place dough on floured surface and cut into halves, then quarters and then each quarter into 5 pieces (making 20 total buns).
Shape into round buns and place on a baking sheet or in a greased 9x12 pan and let rise about 45 minutes.
Bake at 350°F until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Move to a cooling rack and let cool.
Combine powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of milk to create a thin icing, if needed add more milk a small amount at a time. When cool, frost each bun with an X.