# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups bread flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
09 - 1/2 cup water, lukewarm
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
12 - 3/4 cup mixed dried fruit including currants, raisins, and chopped candied orange peel
13 - Zest of 1 orange
14 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Cross Paste
15 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
16 - 3 to 4 tablespoons water
→ Citrus Glaze
17 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
18 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
19 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
# How-to Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine bread flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm milk, lukewarm water, melted butter, and room temperature eggs until well combined.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough begins to form.
04 - Add mixed dried fruit, orange zest, and lemon zest to the dough. Knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour until doubled in volume.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray with slight spacing between each bun.
07 - Cover buns loosely and allow to rise for 30 minutes until visibly puffy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F.
08 - Mix all-purpose flour with 3 to 4 tablespoons water to create a thick, pipeable paste. Transfer to a piping bag or small zip-top bag with corner trimmed and pipe a cross over each bun.
09 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom.
10 - While buns bake, whisk together powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth.
11 - Remove buns from oven and immediately brush with citrus glaze. Transfer to a wire rack and cool to desired temperature before serving.
