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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet large enough for 12 buns.
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In a bowl, mix your tepid milk and water and stir in your yeast.
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If your yeast is active, you should soon see bubbles on the surface.
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If not, your yeast is too old so get some new yeast!
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Sift your flour into another large bowl and add the salt, spices, sugar and all the dried fruits and mixed peel.
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Make a well in the center and add the melted butter, the egg and the yeast mixture and mix well.
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You should now have a rough dough.
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Knead for 10 minutes until elastic, adding more flour if it is too wet.
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Put in a warm place, covered with a clean damp cloth, to rise.
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When the dough has doubled in size, knock the air out of it and knead again for a minute or so.
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Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and place on a baking sheet with spaces between each one, cover with your cloth and put in a warm place to rise again.
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Meanwhile, make your cross mixture.
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Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder and water together to form a thick batter.
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Once your buns have risen to double their size, pipe or spoon the batter into thin cross shapes on top of each bun.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
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Move to a cooling rack, brush with honey and leave to cool.
