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For the buns:
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Combine yeast, sugar, and milk in a bowl and whisk until yeast has dissolved. Cover bowl and leave in a warm place for 10 minutes, or until mixture is frothy.
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Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, mixed spice, and nutmeg. Rub in the butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs (you could also use a food processor). Add yeast mixture, egg, orange juice, chocolate chips, and orange zest, and mix until a soft dough forms.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough into a large, greased bowl, cover, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour, or until dough has doubled in size.
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Using your fist, gently push the air out of the dough, then take out of the bowl and gently knead for a minute. Divide into 12 balls. Place on a greased 9x13-inch baking tray, cover and leave to rise in a warm place for another hour, or until they are touching and almost doubled in size.
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Preheat oven to 180u00b0C (350u00b0F or Gas 4).
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For the flour crosses:
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Whisk together the flour and sugar. Stir in water until smooth. Place into a piping bag, and pipe crosses over the buns.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
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For the glaze:
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Gently warm the sugar and orange juice until the sugar has dissolved. Brush the glaze over the hot buns, and serve warm.
