Classic spiced sweet buns (Print-Friendly Version)

Fluffy spiced buns filled with currants and topped with a signature cross glaze.

# Ingredients List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 410 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 50 grams granulated sugar
03 - 7 grams active dry yeast
04 - 3 grams salt
05 - 1.5 grams ground cinnamon
06 - 0.5 grams ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 57 grams unsalted butter, softened
08 - 240 milliliters whole milk
09 - 60 milliliters water
10 - 2 large eggs

→ Filling

11 - 150 grams currants or raisins

→ Glaze

12 - 1 egg yolk
13 - 15 milliliters whole milk

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.
02 - Gently heat milk, water, and butter in a small saucepan until warm but not hot, then pour into the dry mixture.
03 - Add eggs and stir the mixture to form a dough. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then knead in currants or raisins evenly.
04 - Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and allow it to rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
05 - Deflate the dough gently and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each into a ball and arrange them spaced on a greased baking tray.
06 - Cover the buns and let them proof for 30 to 45 minutes until nearly doubled in volume.
07 - Preheat the oven to 190°C.
08 - Mix the egg yolk with 15 milliliters of milk to create an egg wash, then brush it evenly over the buns' surfaces.
09 - Bake the buns for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top.
10 - Allow the buns to cool slightly. Optionally, pipe or drizzle icing over the buns to create the traditional cross pattern.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Use a kitchen scale for precise flour measurement to ensure consistent texture.
02 - Keep liquids warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast and ensure proper fermentation.
03 - Proper kneading develops gluten sufficiently, resulting in soft, fluffy buns.
04 - Rise in a warm environment to speed up yeast activation and dough expansion.
05 - Egg wash enhances crust color and shine for an appealing finish.

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