Orange Hot Cross Buns 
 
1 1/2 c hot orange juice
1 c soft butter, cut up
1 c sugar
1 t cinnamon
1 t salt
 
Pour hot OJ over other ingredients in a large bowl. Cool to slightly above lukewarm.
 
8 pkg yeast
1 c lukewarm orange juice Dissolve, stirring well 
6 eggs, beaten slightly Add to butter mixture. Add yeast mixture
1 c raisins
1 c candied or diced dried fruit
2 T grated orange peel

Add:
8-12 c flour
Beat in 8 c flour and knead, adding more flour as necessary
(around 3-4 c).
 
 
Put in buttered largest bowl and let rise, covered with a cloth, in a warm place for 2 hours.
Punch down. Form 3 dozen balls, let rise on baking sheets 1 hour. 

Bake at 350º for 20 minutes.
 

Glaze
2 c powdered sugar
1 T grated orange rind
1 ½ T boiling orange juice

Beat together. Make a cross on each bun.