# 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
# How-To:
01 - Whisk bread flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, fine sea salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and orange zest thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend lukewarm whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and eggs until fully combined.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or dough hook to form a rough dough.
04 - Knead 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 evenly throughout the dough.
06 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
07 - Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray, spacing closely without touching.
08 - Cover the tray loosely with a clean towel. Let dough rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
09 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
10 - Mix all-purpose flour and water until a thick, pipeable paste forms. Transfer paste to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped.
11 - Pipe a cross over the top of each bun with the prepared paste.
12 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
13 - While buns bake, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest to make a smooth glaze.
14 - Brush the warm buns generously with orange glaze upon removing from the oven.
15 - Allow buns to cool slightly before serving.
