Directions

• 1
  In large mixing bowl combine 1 Tablespoon of the sugar with water and sprinkle in yeast; allow mixture to stand 10 minutes until bubbles form on the top.
• 2
  Heat milk and pour over butter and remaining sugar and stir to dissolve; let cool to lukewarm.
• 3
  Add 1 cup of flour, egg, egg yolk, and the milk mixture to the dissolved yeast and beat to blend well. Stir in dried fruit, orange zest, cinnamon and salt.
• 4
  Gradually stir 3 cups more of flour, adding more flour if necessary to make a soft dough that comes away from the sides of the bowl. Knead thoroughly until smooth and no longer sticky.
  
• 5
  Place dough into a lightly buttered bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled. Punch the dough down and turn it out on to a lightly floured board.
• 6
  Shape the dough into 24 buns and place on buttered baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• 7
  With the back of a knife carefully press a cross into each bun; then brush the buns with egg wash.
• 8
  Heat oven to 375°F and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.