Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.Mix sugar, margarine, milk, beaten
egg, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and mace. Add 3 cups of the flour and beat
until smooth. Gradually add enough flour to make soft dough (note
that 6 to 7 cups of flour can be used).Turn out onto floured
surface and knead till smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl,
cover and let rise till dough doubles in bulk.Punch down.Divide
dough in half. Form 12 round buns and place on greased baking sheet.
Repeat with other half of dough. Cut a deep cross on each bun with
sharp knife. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with caraway seeds.
Cover and let rise till doubled. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.