Easy Hot Cross Buns Recipe No Yeast

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour , plus extra for dusting
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk , warmed slightly
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup currants or raisins (optional but traditional for hot cross buns)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup apricot jam or honey
• 1 tablespoon water