Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns

Steps

• 1

  In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the beaten egg and 2 teaspoons water; cover and refrigerate.
• 2

  Use bread machine that produces 1 1/2-lb. or larger loaf. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Measure remaining ingredients carefully. Follow manufacturer's directions for placing all dough ingredients except reserved egg mixture and apricots in bread machine pan.
• 3

  Select Dough cycle. Do not use delay cycle. Follow manufacturer's directions for starting machine.
• 4

  Spray large cookie sheet and work surface with nonstick cooking spray. Remove dough from machine; place on sprayed surface. Flatten dough slightly; sprinkle with apricots. Knead lightly to distribute apricots. Divide dough into 16 pieces. With sprayed hands, roll each piece to form ball. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed cookie sheet. Cover; let rise in warm place (80 to 85°F.) until light and doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.
• 5

  Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover dough. Mix reserved 1 tablespoon beaten egg with 2 teaspoons water; brush rolls lightly with egg mixture.
• 6

  Bake at 350°F. for 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack for 20 minutes.
• 7

  In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and enough juice for soft frosting consistency; stir until smooth. Place frosting in small resealable food storage plastic bag. Cut small opening in bottom corner of bag. Squeeze frosting onto rolls in cross pattern.