Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ cup raisins or currants
🥣 Steps:
- Activate yeast: Mix warm milk + yeast + a little sugar → let sit 5–10 mins.
- Add butter, egg, sugar, spices, salt, and flour → knead until soft dough forms.
- Fold in raisins.
- Let rise 1–1.5 hours (until doubled).
- Shape into balls, place close together in a pan.
- Let rise again (30–45 mins).
✝️ Cross (before baking):
Mix:
- ½ cup flour + 5 tbsp water → make a paste
Pipe a cross over each bun.
🔥 Bake:
- 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 mins until golden.
🍯 Glaze (for that shine):
- Warm 2 tbsp apricot jam or honey + 1 tbsp water
Brush over hot buns → gives that glossy finish like your picture ✨
💡 Tips:
- Add orange zest for a fresh citrus touch 🍊
- Soak raisins in warm water or juice → extra juicy
- Best served warm with butter melting inside 🤤
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