Hot Cross Buns

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring; 1/2 teaspoon (heaping) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon (scant) baking soda; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Additional spices, such as cardamom, nutmeg or allspice, optional; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 egg white; Splash of milk; 1 egg white; Powdered sugar, as needed; Milk, as needed

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring
1/2 teaspoon (heaping) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (scant) baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Additional spices, such as cardamom, nutmeg or allspice, optional
1/2 cup raisins
1 egg white
Splash of milk
1 egg white
Powdered sugar, as needed
Milk, as needed

Directions

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["For the buns: Combine the milk, canola oil and 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar in a saucepan.", "Stir and heat until very warm but not boiling.", "Turn off the heat and allow to cool until the mixture is still warm but not hot, about 30 minutes.", "Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture.", "Add 4 cups of the flour and stir to combine; the mixture will be very sticky.", "Cover with a towel and set aside for 1 hour.", "Add the baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining 1/2 cup flour to the dough.", "Stir until combined.", "Combine the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl with the cinnamon and whatever other spices you want to use.", "Lightly flour a work surface and turn out the dough onto it.", "Press to slightly flatten the dough.", "Sprinkle a third of the sugar/cinnamon mixture over it.", "Sprinkle on about a third of the raisins.", "Then fold the dough over on itself and flatten again so the dough is \"plain\"" again.""