Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 3 h 25 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 14-16 buns
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F; 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast (1 standard packet); 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 5 Tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 5 pieces; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 and 1/2 cups (435g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spoon & leveled)*; 1 cup (140g) raisins or currants*; 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour or bread flour; 6-8 Tablespoons (90-120ml) water; 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar; 3 Tablespoons (45ml) fresh or bottled orange juice (or use milk and a splash of vanilla extract for plain icing)