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Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for work surface
- 1 tablespoon dry instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/3 cups currants (or 1/2 cup raisins)
- 1 + 1/2 cups warm whole milk (110 - 115 degrees F)
- 1/2 cup white sugar (you can use regular Caribbean brown sugar if you like)
- For Glaze # 1:
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup icing/powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice (milk or water can be substituted)
- For Glaze # 2:
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup icing/powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
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