1 h 0 min

Step 1

In a stand mixer bowl, add milk, dry yeast and sugar and mix well.

Step 2

Add the eggs, salt, cinnamon, allspice, orange zest, flour (add 80% of the amount at that point, keep 20% aside) and the butter.

Step 3

kneading on the lowest speed for additional 7 min.

Step 4

Round the dough and place in an oiled bowl, covered with a towel, until doubled in size.

Step 5

Deflate the dough and divide to 90-100 gr pieces. Round each piece into a tight ball and place in a tray (with a parchment paper so you won't have any problems to get the buns out once ready). Place the balls, leaving one inch space between one to another.

Step 6

Cover the tray with a towel until the buns touch each other.

Step 7

Prepare the cross batter by simply combining flour and water in a bowl until you get a thick paste consistency. Transfer the batter into a piping bag.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 375F or 190C.

Step 9

Once the buns are ready to bake, pipe the batter in a cross shape on top of them.

Step 10

Bake for 20-25 min, until the crust has gotten a nice golden color.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and immediately brush with the marmalade.

Step 12

Eat while still warm!