Hot Cross Buns

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Ingredients

3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast (1 standard packet)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 5 pieces
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon (see note)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 and 1/2 cups (438g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled)*
1 cup (140g) raisins or currants*
1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
6-8 Tablespoons (90-120ml) water
1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
3 Tablespoons (45ml) fresh or bottled orange juice (or use milk and a splash of vanilla extract for plain icing)

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