The Softest Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients (21)

• 1 1/2 Cups Milk Whole
• 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Instant Yeast
• 4 1/4 Cups Flour All-Purpose
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 Large Eggs
• 4 Tablespoons Butter Unsalted, softened
• 1 cup Raisins
• 1 1/2 Cups Water
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• Sugar Syrup:
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• Cream Cheese Icing:
• 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 ounces Cream Cheese plus 2 Tablespoons, softened
• 1 Tablespoon Butter Unsalted, softened
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Tablespoon Water