Cross Buns

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 packages active dry yeast (5 1/2 teaspoons) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest 3/4 cup[...]

4 1/2 teaspoons yeast (2 pkgs of yeast) 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 cup milk , scalded and cooled to warm 1 cup water , lukewarm 6 tablespoons Crisco[...]

7 -7 1/2 cups flour 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 cups warm water 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons cinnamon[...]