Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raisins, currants, or craisins soaked in 1 cup boiling water for 10 min
• 3/4 cup very warm milk (divided into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup sugar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 envelope active dry yeast (about 3/4 tablespoon or 2 1/4 teaspoon)
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1-8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 1/2 teaspoons milk