# 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 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 Make:
01 - In a large bowl, combine bread flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together thoroughly to distribute yeast and spices evenly.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm milk, lukewarm water, melted butter, and room temperature eggs until well combined.
03 - Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
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 well-developed.
05 - Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm location for approximately 1 hour, until doubled in size.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray with slight spacing between buns.
07 - Cover the buns loosely and allow to rise for 30 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
08 - Mix all-purpose flour and water together to create a thick, pipeable paste. Transfer to a piping bag or small zip-top bag and pipe a cross pattern over each bun.
09 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. The buns should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10 - While buns bake, combine powdered sugar with freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon juice, stirring until smooth and glossy.
11 - Remove buns from oven and immediately brush with citrus glaze using a pastry brush. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
