Candied-Fruit Hot Cross Buns

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in the butter, eggs, sugar and salt. Combine 3 cups flour, candied fruit and cinnamon; add to yeast mixture and mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down; shape into 2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4. . Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each bun. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over buns. Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; pipe an "X" on top of each bun.

active dry yeast, warm milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt, flour, mixed candied fruit, ground cinnamon, egg yolk, water, sugar, milk, butter, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/candied-fruit-hot-cross-buns/ (may not work)