2 pkg
Yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk
1/4 cup
shorting
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp salt
2 eggs beaten
1 cup
currants
1 tsp
cinnamon
1/4 tsp
allspice
5 cups flour
Soften yeast in water.
Scald milk, add shortening, sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add flour to make a thick batter. Add softened yeast and eggs; beat well. Add currants, spices and enough flour to make a soft dough.
Turn out on lightly floured board and knead until smooth and satiny. Place in a greased bowl. Cover with cloth and let rise until doubled: and 1 1/2hr. punch down and let rest 10mins. Shape into small buns and place on greased sheet or in pan with sharp knife cut a small cross into tops of each bun. Let rise till doubled - about 45 mins.
Bake @ 350 for 20 - 25mins
Cover cross with confectioners icing