# Required Ingredients:
→ 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 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm whole milk, lukewarm water, melted unsalted butter, and room temperature eggs until fully combined.
03 - Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
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, elastic, and incorporates all ingredients evenly.
05 - Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm location for approximately 1 hour until the volume doubles.
06 - Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a tight ball and arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray with slight spacing between each bun.
07 - Cover the shaped buns loosely with a cloth and allow them to rise in a warm location for 30 minutes until noticeably puffy. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
08 - Mix all-purpose flour with 3 to 4 tablespoons of water, stirring until a thick, pipeable paste forms with no lumps.
09 - Transfer the cross paste to a piping bag or small zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe a cross pattern over the surface of each bun.
10 - Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the buns develop a golden brown exterior and produce a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom.
11 - While the buns bake, combine powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and lemon juice in a bowl, stirring until smooth and pourable.
12 - Remove buns from the oven and immediately brush the citrus glaze evenly over each warm bun using a pastry brush. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
