Hot Cross Buns - Sweet and Savory Breads

Name: Hot Cross Buns - Sweet and Savory Breads
Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz pkg active dry yeast (about 2 and 1/2 teaspoons); 3/4 cup warm milk (105-110 degrees F.); 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour (divided); 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar; 2 teaspoons ground spices (ex: 1/2 tea. cardamom, 1/2 tea. cinnamon, 1/2 tea. allspice, 1/4 tea. cloves, 1/4 tea. nutmeg); 1 teaspoon salt; 4 Tablespoons butter (softened); 2 large eggs (room temperature); 3/4 cup raisins (may substitute golden raisins, currants or dried cranberries); 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 large egg; 1 Tablespoon milk; 2 teaspoons milk; 6-7 Tablespoons powdered sugar

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Hot Cross Buns are a traditional Good Friday treat. The tops of these lightly sweet rolls are painted with white icing to represent the Cross of Christ.

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Ingredients

1 1/4 oz pkg active dry yeast (about 2 and 1/2 teaspoons)
3/4 cup warm milk (105-110 degrees F.)
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour (divided)
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons ground spices (ex: 1/2 tea. cardamom, 1/2 tea. cinnamon, 1/2 tea. allspice, 1/4 tea. cloves, 1/4 tea. nutmeg)
1 teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons butter (softened)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
3/4 cup raisins (may substitute golden raisins, currants or dried cranberries)
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons milk
6-7 Tablespoons powdered sugar