# What You 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
# 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 wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough begins to form.
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 is smooth, elastic, and cohesive.
05 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm location for approximately 1 hour until the volume has doubled.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface, divide into 12 equal portions, and shape each portion into a tight ball. Arrange buns on a parchment-lined baking tray with slight spacing between each.
07 - Cover buns loosely with a cloth and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy and light. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit during the final stages of rising.
08 - Mix all-purpose flour with 3 to 4 tablespoons of water to form a thick, pipeable paste. Transfer paste to a piping bag and pipe a cross pattern over the top of each bun.
09 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the buns achieve a golden brown exterior and sound hollow when tapped on the base.
10 - While buns are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and lemon juice to create a smooth glaze consistency.
11 - Immediately upon removal from oven, brush the warm buns generously with citrus glaze. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.
