# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 (currants, raisins, 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 lemon juice
# How-To:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm 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 and knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and fully developed.
05 - Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour until doubled in volume.
06 - Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray with slight spacing between buns.
07 - Cover the shaped buns loosely and let rest for 30 minutes until they appear puffy. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
08 - Blend the cross paste ingredients (all-purpose flour and water) until a thick, pipeable consistency is achieved. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe a cross pattern over each bun.
09 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the buns are golden brown and produce a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom.
10 - While the buns are baking, combine powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and lemon juice, stirring until smooth.
11 - Immediately after removing the buns from the oven, brush the warm buns with the citrus glaze. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
