Hot Cross Buns

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Ingredients

2 packets rapid rise yeast (or dry, instant)
1 1/2 cups milk (warm)
3/4 cup superfine sugar (or caster sugar, divided )
4 1/2 cups bread flour (or plain/all purpose, up to 1/4 cup extra if needed)
2 teaspoons all spice (or mixed spice)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sultanas
zest of an orange (or 2 tablespoons mixed peel)
1 large egg (at room temperature)
1/4 cup butter (melted and cooled slightly)
1/2 cup all purpose (plain flour )
5 tablespoons water (warm)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp jam (orange marmalade or apricot jam -- you can also use honey, maple syrup, agave or golden syrup)
2 teaspoons boiling water

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