Ingredients
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 4 tablespoons shortening
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sour milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Make it step by step
- 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 475 degrees for 20 minutes. Brush again with sugar and milk solution.
- Fill cross with plain frosting. Serve hot. Makes 12 buns.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Beverley Ann D'Cruz, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
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