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MORAVIAN LOVE FEAST BUNS



Moravian Love Feast Buns image

A sweet, buttery yeast bun from The Family Christmas Cookbook: Best-loved Recipes from the Christmas Annual

Provided by CocinaCubana

Categories     Breads

Time 9h20m

Yield 16 buns, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter
4 -5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup cold butter
8 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Place cubed potato and enough water to cover in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook potatountil fork-tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the potato water. Mash potato to measure 1/2 cup; set aside.
  • In the same saucepan combine potato water, 1/4 cup of water and1/2 cup butter. Heat until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F).
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, the sugar,salt, and yeast; mix well. Add warm potato water mixture; beat until well blended. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beatinguntil smooth. Cover and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.
  • Grease cookie sheets. Punch down dough several times to remove all air bubbles. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead dough 6 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Dividedough into 16 pieces. Shape each into smooth, round bun; place on greased cookie sheets. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees F) until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Uncover dough. Cut 1/4 cup cold butter into 16 equal pieces. Press one piece into the center of each bun. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 232.1, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14.8, Protein 4.5

BREAD MACHINE MORAVIAN LOVEFEAST BREAD



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Moravian lovefeast bread is tradionally made in the shape of sweet rolls and served after church services on Christmas Eve. This sweet bread is great for breakfast or coffee.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Breads

Time 2h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground mace
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons nonfat dry milk powder
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup plain mashed potatoes
1/3 cup water, plus
1 teaspoon water
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 large egg

Steps:

  • All ingredients must be at room temperature.
  • Add ingredients in the order specified in your bread machine owner's manual.
  • Set bread machine on standard bread making setting.
  • Select crust light.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1361.2, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 255.5, Sodium 2088.7, Carbohydrate 244.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 39.5, Protein 39.5

LOVEFEAST BUNS



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This recipe is 200 yrs old! It comes from the Winkler Bakery, Old Salem, NC. The bakery was founded in 1799. Christian Winkler took over the bakery in 1807. www.oldsalem.org

Provided by Christine Chamberlain

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c hot, dry, mashed potatoes, unseasoned
1/2 c scalded milk
1 c sugar
1/2 c butter, room temperature
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 lb +/- flour for soft dough
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 pkg yeast
1/2 c warm water
2 Tbsp orange rind
2 Tbsp lemon rind, grated
2 Tbsp orange juice, fresh
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp mace

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar; add potatoes, mix well. Add lukewarm milk, then eggs, mix well.
  • 2. Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to mixture.
  • 3. Combine seasonings, and rind, mix in. Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
  • 4. Knead on a well-floured table. Form into ball, place in a greased bowl. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
  • 5. Punch down; let rise again 5-10 minutes. Flouring hands well (dough will be sticky) form in to small balls (about 3 oz.).
  • 6. Place on a cookie sheet. Slash tops with a razor blade (to release air). Cover. Let rise until double in size.
  • 7. Bake at 350 till golden brown all over, (15-20 mins.). Makes about 30 buns.

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