Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 5 1/2 cups AP flour, plus more for shaping
- 1 cup warm milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 granulated sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast (plus 1 teaspoon sugar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Spiced Raisins:
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or currants
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
For the egg wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Icing:
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Begin by proofing your yeast. Heat milk until warm to the touch (be sure not to scold milk). Add the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let stand until the yeast has bubbled and frothed.
- In the meantime, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine all ingredients for the spiced raisins. Once the raisins and cranberries have absorbed the orange juice and plumped, remove from heat and let cool.
- In the bowl of your stand mixed with the dough hook attachment, combine flour, softened butter, salt, eggs, and proofed yeast. Mix on low just until a soft but still dry dough has formed. Add the spiced raisins. Mix again on low speed. Cover the dough and let it rest in warm, dark place for about 2 hours.
- Grease a cast iron pan or baking dish, whichever you prefer and set aside.
- On a very well floured surface, turn the risen dough out. Divide it in half and then quarter the halves. Shape each dough ball and place in the prepared baking pan. Cover again and let rise, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk the egg wash and brush over each bun. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden.
- Remove the buns from the oven and let cool to room temp (it is ok if they are still warm, just make sure they have cooled enough for the icing).
- In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the icing. The icing should be thick, not runny. Fill a pastry bag with the icing and pipe a cross over each bun. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Prep Time does NOT include Inactive Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
