The Best Hot Cross Buns Recipe for Your Easter Table - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm milk (110F / 43°C)
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup raisins or currants
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange (optional)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 56 tablespoons water
• ¼ cup apricot jam or honey, warmed