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Hot Cross Buns

2 cups scalded milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 yeast cake dissolved in 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1 tsp. Slade's cinnamon 6 cups of flour 2 eggs Add butter and salt to milk. When lukewarm add yeast. With sugar and eggs well 4 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup currants beaten. Stir in flour and fruit. Let rise over night. Shape in rolls and place one inch apart. Let rise and bake about 20 minutes. Brush over with butter while hot and frost top with a cross.

— Mrs. A. R. Tattersall