Start the dough by making the yeast mixture. Heat the milk in the microwave until warm to the touch. In a bowl add the milk, sugar and yeast. Mix well and set it sit for 5 minutes. Note: (When the mixture begins to look frothy it is ready.)

In a large bowl mix the flour, salt, spices and zest together. Then rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it has disappeared and turned into fine breadcrumbs.

Cut raisins into smaller pieces.

Next add the egg, mixed fruit, vanilla essence and yeast mixture. Mix all the ingredients and knead the dough it comes together. Note : ( At least 5-8 minutes)

Cover with a damp cloth for 1 hour. Note: (A warm place is more suitable for the dough.)

When your dough has risen and doubled in size, lightly flour a work surface to knead the dough for about 5 minutes.

Then cut the dough into 16 pieces and roll each piece into a ball shape and place them on your lined baking tray.

Leave them to raise for another 10 – 15 minutes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Next to make the flour paste for the cross mix all ingredients together until a smooth paste is formed. Note : (The paste should be thick, if it is runny just add a little more flour until you get the right consistency)

Using a piping bag or zip lock bag make a tiny hole in the corner. Pipe a straight line across the buns in one direction and then going across the other way so you make a cross on each bun.

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

To make the glaze in a pan add all the ingredients and place on a medium to high heat. Allow the mixture to thicken. Note : ( At least half of the liquid has to be dissolved.)

When the buns are ready take them out of the oven and apply the glaze.

Enjoy while still warm.