Festive Steamed Christmas Buns

1.In a bowl, mix warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

2.Add melted butter and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture.

3.In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and all the spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice, cardamom).

4.Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and knead until a smooth dough forms.

5.Fold in the dried fruits (cranberries, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, candied orange peel, apricots, dates, figs, raisins) until evenly distributed in the dough.

6.Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

7.Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into buns.

8.Place the buns on parchment paper in a steamer basket, leaving space between each bun for expansion.

9.Steam the buns for 15-20 minutes until they are cooked through and fluffy.

10.Serve the festive steamed Christmas buns warm and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and spices.