Hot Cross Buns

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Total time: 227 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F; 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast (1 standard packet); 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 5 pieces; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon (see note); 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 and 1/2 cups (438g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled)*; 1 cup (140g) raisins or currants*; 1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour or bread flour; 6–8 Tablespoons (90-120ml) water; 1 cup(120g)confectioners’ sugar; 3 Tablespoons (45ml) fresh or bottled orange juice(or use milk and a splash of vanilla extract for plain icing)

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This hot cross buns recipe yields delightfully spiced and fruity buns, perfect for Easter. The dough is soft and fluffy, filled with raisins and aromatic spices. Topped with a sweet orange glaze,...

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Ingredients

3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast (1 standard packet)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 5 pieces
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon (see note)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 and 1/2 cups (438g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled)*
1 cup (140g) raisins or currants*
1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
6–8 Tablespoons (90-120ml) water
1 cup(120g)confectioners’ sugar
3 Tablespoons (45ml) fresh or bottled orange juice(or use milk and a splash of vanilla extract for plain icing)