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Lemon Buns 02 
Recipe Name Lemon Buns 02 
Difficulty Level Easy 
Traditional food from Anywhere 
Ingredients 3 cups (350 g) 3/4 lb strong plain flour (bread flour)
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup (75 g) 3oz castor sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 stick (6 Tbsp) 75 g butter
2 teaspoons dried yeast
grated rind of 1 lemon
2/3 cup (150 ml) 1/4 pt fresh milk, warmed
2 eggs, beaten and egg wash
1 tablespoon lemon marmalade, sieved 
Preparation 1. Pre heat the oven to 200°C

2. Sieve the flour, salt, sugar and spices. Rub in the butter. Stir in the yeast and lemon rind.

3. Beat in the milk and eggs to form a soft dough and knead it well.

4. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave until doubled in size.

4. Knead until smooth, divide into 8 pieces, and shape into rolls.

5. Cut a cross on top with a knife. Place on a baking sheet, cover and leave until doubled in size.

6. Brush with egg wash and bake for 15 - 20 minutes until golden.

7. Warm marmalade and brush over the hot buns. Serve warm. 
 

 

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