# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups bread flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1 and 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 and 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
# Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, fine sea salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and orange zest.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and eggs until fully combined.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon or dough hook attachment until a rough dough forms.
04 - Knead by hand or with a mixer fitted with a dough hook for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Add currants or raisins and knead briefly until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
06 - Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in volume.
07 - Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each into a smooth ball and arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray with minimal spacing.
08 - Cover the formed buns with a clean towel and allow them to rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
09 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
10 - Mix all-purpose flour with water to create a thick, pipeable paste. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag and snip a small corner.
11 - Pipe a cross over the surface of each bun before baking.
12 - Bake the buns for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
13 - While the buns are baking, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest together until smooth for an orange glaze.
14 - Brush the tops of the hot buns with orange glaze immediately after removing from the oven.
15 - Allow the buns to cool slightly on the tray before serving.
