# What You 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together bread flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, fine sea salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and orange zest in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine lukewarm whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and eggs until thoroughly blended.
03 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix using a wooden spoon or dough hook until a rough dough is formed.
04 - Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
05 - Add currants or raisins to the dough and knead briefly until evenly distributed.
06 - Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in volume.
07 - Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Form each piece into a smooth ball and arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray, placing them close but not touching.
08 - Cover buns loosely with a clean towel. Let rise for 30 to 40 minutes, until puffy.
09 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
10 - Mix all-purpose flour and water to a thick, pipeable consistency. Transfer paste to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a snipped corner.
11 - Pipe a cross over each bun using the prepared paste.
12 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and hollow when tapped on the bottom.
13 - While buns bake, whisk together powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest to form a smooth glaze.
14 - As soon as buns are removed from oven, brush generously with orange glaze.
15 - Allow buns to cool slightly before serving.
