Hot Cross Buns

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: Under an hour

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsps baking powder
3/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsps brown sugar
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp peel, finely chopped
1/2 cup currants
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsps shortening, melted
1/2-1/3 cup milk

Sift together dry ; add sugar and fruit. Make well in centre; add egg, shortening and part of the milk. Work all together, adding more milk as required to make a nice dough. Turn out on a floured board; divide into small pieces with floured hands. Shape into small buns and place close together in a greased shallow pan. With a sharp knife make deep cross cuts in top; let stand for 10 minutes. Brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes.