Hot Cross Muffins Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. In a small bowl, pour the rum or water over the raisins; set aside while you assemble all the other ingredients.
3. In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and spices.
4. Make a well in the center; add the soaked raisins and candied peel or citron.
5. Beat together the eggs and milk; add in the melted butter, and add, all at once, to the dry ingredients.
6. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
7. Scoop into greased muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
8. Bake 20-25 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack while you combine the frosting ingredients.
10. When the muffins are cool, frost with a cross over the top.