In a wide bowl, take the warm milk, add melted butter, sugar, cinnamon powder, clove, raisins and whisk well.

Next, add the flour and the yeast to the warm liquid and combine everything.

Knead the dough to a soft pliable consistency.

Continue kneading, if you require more flour, add another tablespoon flour or little water. continue kneading. I had to add 2 tbsp flour and water to get the right consistency.

Transfer the dough to a counter and knead again to a smooth pliable dough.

Place the dough in a well oiled bowl. Cover with a cling wrap. Let it rest for 1 1/2 hrs or till it doubles in volume.

Take out the dough, make small balls, I made about 8 balls, place it on a parchment paper or on a buttered tray. I preheated the oven and switched off before placing the dough inside. Let it rise for 45 minutes.

Make a smooth paste with all purpose flour, sugar and water for the cross. The consistency should be that it can be piped. Add water as required. Transfer this paste to a piping bag and pipe cross on each bun.

Preheat the oven to 200 C and bake these buns for 20-25 minutes

Transfer it to a wire rack and brush them with butter

Serve warm.