Traditional Hot Cross Buns Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons water
• ICING:
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 to 6 teaspoons whole milk