# What You'll Need:
→ 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 (currants, raisins, 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 Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute yeast and spices evenly.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm whole milk, lukewarm water, melted unsalted butter, and room temperature eggs until well combined.
03 - Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms, ensuring all flour is incorporated.
04 - Add the 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, elastic, and homogeneous.
05 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm location for approximately 1 hour until the dough doubles in volume.
06 - Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each portion into a ball. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray with slight spacing between each bun.
07 - Cover the buns loosely and allow them to rise for 30 minutes until noticeably puffy. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
08 - Mix all-purpose flour with 3 to 4 tablespoons of water to create a thick, pipeable paste. Transfer the paste into a piping bag or small zip-top bag and pipe a cross pattern over each bun.
09 - Bake the buns for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown in color. Buns should sound hollow when gently tapped on the bottom.
10 - While the buns bake, whisk together powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and lemon juice to create a smooth glaze.
11 - Brush the citrus glaze over the buns immediately after removing them from the oven. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
