Spiced fruit buns with cross icing for Easter.

Steps

1. Combine first 4 ingredients. Stand aside in a warm place for about 10–15 mins.
2. Sift flour, salt and spices in a large bowl and rub in the margarine or butter.
3. Add sugar and fruit. Combine egg to the yeast mixture and add to the flour mixture to make a soft dough.
4. Place in a bowl, grease the top of the dough and allow to rise until double in size.
5. Turn out on a lightly floured board, knead until smooth and elastic.
6. Cut into 16 equal pieces and form each into rounds.
7. Place 4 inches apart in a greased square baking tin. Let rise for 15–20 mins.
8. Bake in a hot oven for 15–20 mins.
9. Glaze with syrup — dissolve 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp gelatine and 1 tbsp hot water.
10. Make the cross with icing sugar dissolved with water and flavoured with lime juice. Use a plain small icing tube.