INGREDIENTS
1 1/4
-ounce package active dry yeast (about 2 1/2 teaspoons)
3/4 cup
warm milk
1/4 cup
plus 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
3 1/4
to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp
ground spices (for example, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg)
1 tsp
salt
4 tbsp
butter, softened
2
eggs, room temperature (if taking right out of the fridge, let sit in warm water for a few minutes to take the chill off before using)
3/4 cup
currants (can sub half of currants with chopped candied citrus peel)
2 tsp
grated orange zest
1
egg
1 tbsp
milk
1 1/2 tsp
milk
1/2
cup powdered sugar