Ingredients
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- 1 cup (145 g) raisins or currants
- ½ cup (120 g) water, warmed to 105°f to 115°f
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 5 pieces, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 3 ½ cups (437.5 g) all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon orange zest, about 1 small orange, zested
- ½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Soak the raisins in warm water (105°F to 115°F) for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the raisins and pat them dry with a paper towel, then set aside.
Notes
Freshly ground spices enhance flavor.
Store in an airtight container to keep them soft.
These buns can be enjoyed warm or toasted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.