# Components:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm milk, water, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
04 - Add mixed dried fruit, orange zest, and lemon zest to the dough and fold until evenly distributed.
05 - Knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
06 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in volume.
07 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, divide into 12 equal pieces, and shape each into a smooth ball. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray with slight spacing.
08 - Cover buns loosely and allow to rise for 30 minutes until puffy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
09 - Mix all-purpose flour and water to create a thick, pipeable paste. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe a cross over the top of each bun.
10 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when gently tapped on the bottom.
11 - While buns are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
12 - Brush the hot buns with citrus glaze immediately upon removal from the oven. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
