Easter Traditions » Bucks County Taste

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 package dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
• ¾ cup warm whole milk (100-110°F)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 6 Tbsp butter, melted
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup golden raisins
• 1 cup juice plus 1 Tbsp grated zest from 2 large oranges
• 2 cups packed dark or light brown sugar
• 4 pods star anise
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated (about 1 Tbsp)
• 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes