# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups bread flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - Zest of 1 large orange
09 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk, lukewarm
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
12 - 1 cup currants or raisins
→ Cross Paste
13 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
14 - 1/3 cup water
→ Orange Glaze
15 - 1 cup powdered sugar
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
17 - 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, fine sea salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and orange zest.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk lukewarm whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and room temperature eggs until fully combined.
03 - Add the blended wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a rough dough develops.
04 - Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Add currants or raisins and knead briefly to distribute the fruit evenly throughout the dough.
06 - Shape the dough into a ball, transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm location for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in volume.
07 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange closely on a parchment-lined baking tray.
08 - Cover buns loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for an additional 30 to 40 minutes until noticeably puffy.
09 - Set oven temperature to 375°F and allow it to preheat fully.
10 - Mix all-purpose flour and water to yield a thick, pipeable paste. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner cut.
11 - Pipe a cross over each bun using the prepared paste.
12 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until tops are golden brown and buns sound hollow when tapped.
13 - While buns bake, whisk powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest together until smooth.
14 - Brush baked buns generously with orange glaze as soon as they come out of the oven.
15 - Allow to cool slightly before serving.
