Hot Cross Buns | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup warm milk (100? to 110?F on an instant-read thermometer)
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, for greasing a large mixing bowl
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup confectionersí sugar