# 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 It:
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 bowl with dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft dough begins to form.
04 - Add mixed dried fruit, orange zest, and lemon zest to the dough. Mix until evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
06 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm location for approximately 1 hour until the dough doubles in volume.
07 - Turn risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 12 equal portions and shape each piece into a smooth, round ball. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray with slight spacing between each bun.
08 - Cover buns loosely with a damp towel and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy and slightly increased in size. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
09 - Mix all-purpose flour with 3 to 4 tablespoons of water to create a thick, pipeable paste. Transfer to a piping bag or small zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe a cross pattern over the top of each bun.
10 - Place baking tray in preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until buns are golden brown and produce a hollow sound when gently tapped on the bottom.
11 - While buns bake, whisk together powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
12 - Remove buns from oven and immediately brush the citrus glaze generously over each bun using a pastry brush. Transfer to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
