# 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 Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, sea salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and orange zest.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend the lukewarm whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and eggs until combined.
03 - Pour wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir using a wooden spoon or dough hook until the dough comes together.
04 - Transfer dough to a floured surface or use a mixer to knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
05 - Add currants or raisins and knead briefly to distribute evenly.
06 - Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
07 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange close together, but not touching, on a parchment-lined baking tray.
08 - Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes, until puffy.
09 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
10 - Mix all-purpose flour and water until a thick, pipeable paste forms. Transfer paste to a piping bag or resealable bag with a small corner snipped.
11 - Pipe a cross over each bun just before baking.
12 - Bake the buns for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and sounding hollow when tapped.
13 - While the buns bake, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a bowl to form a smooth glaze.
14 - As soon as the buns are out of the oven, brush them generously with the orange glaze.
15 - Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving.
