Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

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  • 3 hrs 47 min
  • Serves 14
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¾ cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
2¼ tsp active dry yeast or instant yeast
1 tsp granulated sugar
½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 5 pieces
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp salt
1¼ tsp ground cinnamon, see note
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground allspice
3½ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, spooned & leveled
1 cup raisins or currants
6 - 8 tbsp water
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
3 tbsp fresh or bottled orange juice, or use milk and a splash of vanilla extract for plain icing