Traditional Hot Cross Buns | Command Cooking

Ingredients

• ***For the buns:***
• 2 (0.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 cups whole milk, warmed to 110-115 degrees F
• 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 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons water
• ***For the icing:***
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 teaspoons whole milk, plus more as needed