Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup raisins, dried cranberries, or currants (increase to 1 ½ cups if omitting chocolate chips)
- 1 1/3 cups milk, warmed to 105-110°f
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar + 1 teaspoon, divided
- 4 1/4 cups (540g) all purpose flour, plus ¼ cup as needed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of two oranges
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp each ground nutmeg, ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp each ground cardamom, ground ginger
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (or use more raisins/dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2–1 teaspoon orange zest, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Soak the raisins, dried cranberries, or currants in very hot water for 15–20 minutes. Once soaked, drain and dry them thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, proof the yeast by combining it with warm milk and letting it sit until bubbly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger.
- Mix in the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and the proofed yeast mixture until a dough forms.
- Fold in the plump raisins and chocolate chips into the dough, and knead to form a smooth dough, adding more flour as needed.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Allow it to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into 12 equal pieces, forming each piece into a bun. Place them on a greased baking sheet to rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the buns rise.
- Bake the buns for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly before glazing.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, melted butter, orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm buns.
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For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of raisins and dried cranberries.
Adjust the amount of spices to your preference for a warmer or milder taste.
Ensure the milk is at the right temperature for yeast activation.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 310 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg