Ingredients

  • 34 cup warm water
  • 14-12 cup warm milk
  • 14 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 34 teaspoon salt
  • 2 12 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon clove
  • 14 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 14 cup candied peel (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 14 cup flour
  • 3 -4 tablespoons water
  • 13 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Method

  • Place all ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Using the dough hook, mix for 4-5 minutes.
  • Cover dough and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
  • Punch down dough and shape into 12 buns.
  • Place buns in a greased 9x12 pan.
  • Let rise another 45 minutes to an hour.
  • While the buns are rising, make the cross mixture.
  • Combine flour and water until it resembles a paste.
  • Pour into a ziplock bag with one corner cut out and pipe crosses onto the buns.
  • Bake buns at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze by combining the sugar and water in a pot.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes, until the glaze has reduced slightly.
  • When the buns come out of the oven, baste tops with glaze (using a pastry brush).
  • Let cool before eating.