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Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, spices and salt in a bowl and mix until combined.
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In a measuring jug, whisk together the melted butter, eggs and milk then pour into the dry ingredients.
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Mix until a sticky, soft dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
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Place the dough into a bowl and cover with clingfilm and allow to rise for 1 hour.
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When the dough has risen, remove from the bowl and knead in the raisins and chocolate. Return to the bowl, cover and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.
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Pre-heat the oven to 180°c and line a baking tray with baking paper.
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Form dough balls roughly the size of golf balls out of the risen dough and place on the prepared baking tray.
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Mix together the flour and water and pipe crosses onto the buns.
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Allow to rise for another 30 minutes then place in the pre-heated oven.
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Allow to bake for 25-30 minutes until the hot cross buns are golden brown and cooked through.
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While the buns are baking, combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small saucepan and allow to come to a boil.
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When the buns have baked, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the glaze over the top.
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Allow to cool slightly before serving with butter.