Hot Cross Buns

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

whole milk, warmed to about 110°F

and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast (1 standard packet)

1 tsp

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

packed light or dark brown sugar

5 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

large eggs, at room temperature

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground allspice

and 3/4 cups (470g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spoon & leveled)*

1 cup

raisins or currants*

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour or bread flour

6 tbsp

(90-120ml) water

cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar

3 tbsp

fresh or bottled orange juice (or use milk and a splash of vanilla extract for plain icing)