LONDON BUNS

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This is an old, old, old recipe. I have tried to update it as much as possible. (I really don't know what "strong" flour is, though?) Prep time includes time for rising. Provenance: PRACTICAL BAKER! CONFECTIONERY, AND PASTRYCOOK, SCARBOROUGH Second Edition, with Additional Recipes. LONDON CROSBY LOCKWOOD AND SON 7, STATIONERS' HALL COURT, LUDGATE HILL 1890 [All rights reserved.]

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     European

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 buns

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb strong white flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 ounce fresh yeast
2 ounces caster sugar
2 ounces melted butter
4 fluid ounces warm milk
1 ounce candied peel, chopped
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 egg yolk, beaten

Steps:

  • Sift flour, sugar and nutmeg into a large bowl.
  • Cream the yeast with the sugar, stir into the warm milk and melted butter until blended.
  • Pour in dry ingredients, caraway seeds and peel.
  • Mix well, turn out on floured surface.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic, place dough in lightly oiled bowl.
  • Cover with a clean tea towel and rise until doubled.
  • Knock back the doug annd knead for a few minutes.
  • Shape into 12 round buns and place on greased baking tray.
  • Cover and leave to prove and rise, about 25 minutes.
  • Set oven to 425 or Mark 7.
  • Brush buns lightly with beaten egg yolk, bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden.
  • Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 423.9, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 4.6

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