Hot Cross Buns – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
• 1 cup milk, warmed to 115-118 degrees F.
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1/4 brown sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup raisins or currants
• For the Glaze:
• 1⁄4 cup orange marmalade
• 1 Tablespoon cold water
• For the Frosting:
• 1⁄4 cup Confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons cold water