My Best hot cross buns recipe Spiced Easter Buns - EPPYC

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, sultanas), roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup (120ml) orange juice, fresh or good-quality store-bought
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, lukewarm (around 105-115°F or 40-46°C)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, plus a pinch for proofing the yeast
• 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (113g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour (for crosses)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water (for crosses)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon water (for glaze)