Step1. In a Small Saucepan Combine 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup butter/margarine and heat over low heat until slightly warmed, not so hot.

step2. In work Bowl of food processor of in a medium mixing bowl combine sugar and yeast, add flour and gradually pour in warm milk mixture. Process or beat slightly with electric mixure or u can wisk with egg beater, until thoroughtly combined.

step3. Dough will be sticky. stir in raisin and in orange peel.

step4. Shape dough in to 12 equal ball, about 2 ounce each,

step5, arrange in a baking sheet,leaving 2 inch space inbetween.

step6. And allow to rise  until buns are doubled in volume for 1 hour.

After 1 Hour

step7. Ina a small container, melt 2tsp butter/margarine, add 1tsp milk and stir to combine.(from table-2)

step8. Brush Mixture evenly oven each buns, then using a sharp knife, cut a cross inthe top of each .

step9. Preheat the oven to 350degree and bake it for about 15-20 mintues.

step10. Let the Bun cool down completely.

step11. In a small bowl, combine confectioner's sugar, water and if desired lemin peel, drizzle icing evely over each bun in the shape of a cross.

step12. Delicious hotcross bun is ready.