# List of Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups bread flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
09 - 1/2 cup water, lukewarm
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
12 - 3/4 cup mixed dried fruit including currants, raisins, and chopped candied orange peel
13 - Zest of 1 orange
14 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Cross Paste
15 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
16 - 3 to 4 tablespoons water
→ Citrus Glaze
17 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
18 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine bread flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to distribute yeast and spices evenly throughout the flour.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm whole milk, lukewarm water, melted unsalted butter, and room temperature eggs until fully combined.
03 - Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough begins to form.
04 - Add the mixed dried fruit, orange zest, and lemon zest to the dough. Knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and glossy.
05 - Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm location for approximately 1 hour until the dough has doubled in volume.
06 - Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each portion into a smooth ball. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray with even spacing between each bun.
07 - Cover the shaped buns loosely and allow to rise for 30 minutes until visibly puffy. During this time, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
08 - Mix the all-purpose flour and water together to create a thick, pipeable paste. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag or makeshift piping tool and pipe a cross pattern over the top of each bun.
09 - Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until they achieve a deep golden brown color and produce a hollow sound when tapped gently on the bottom.
10 - While the buns are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and fresh lemon juice to create a smooth citrus glaze.
11 - Remove the buns from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the citrus glaze using a pastry brush. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
