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Step 1
Heat milk to lukewarm in a saucepan.
Step 2
Remove to a large bowl, stir in sugar and sprinkle over yeast. Let sit for 5 min.
Step 3
Stir in butter, egg and molasses.
Step 4
Add salt, spices and about 1 3/4 cups of the flour.Stir to combine.
Step 5
Scrape dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining flour (no need to use it all).
Step 6
Place in a greased bowl, turn to coat, cover and let rise until double (1-1.5 hours).
Step 7
Punch down and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Knead in currants and raisins.
Step 9
Divide dough into 9 balls. Place about 2″ apart on parchment lined baking sheet.
Step 10
Cover and let rise until double (about 45 min.).
Step 11
Just before baking cut a cross in the top of each bun (optional).
Step 12
Bake at 375°F about 15 min. or until brown.
Step 13
When cooled, pipe a cross on each bun with a basic white icing.