Walnutter Easter Buns
Using fresh local apples with our crunchy Walnutter walnuts these Easter Buns look great and are truly irresistible!
Ingredients*
For the Buns:
• 1 1/3 cups milk - use plant based milk if preferred
• 40g organic butter, chopped
• 2 tsp (or 1 sachet / 7g) dried yeast
• 4 cups organic plain flour - you can use gluten-free
• 1/4 cup organic dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 cups finely chopped organic apples
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped Walnutter walnuts
• 1/2 cup organic Australian sultanas
• 1 free-range egg, lightly whisked
For the Crosses:
• 1/3 cup organic plain flour
• 1/4 cup cold water
For the Glaze:
• 1 tbs organic apricot jam
• 2 tsp water
• extra Walnutter Walnuts for decoration
Method
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Using a small saucepan combine the milk and butter and stir over low heat. Cook for 2 mins or until butter melts. Set aside to cool slightly. Add the yeast and whisk to combine.
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Combine the flour, dark brown sugar, mixed spice, cinnamon, apple, sultanas and walnuts in a large bowl. Add the milk mixture and egg. Stir until well combined.
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 mins or until dough is smooth and elastic. Transfer to a bowl.
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Cover the bowl with your preferred food wrap (plastic wrap alternative) or use a lid over the bowl. Place in a warm, draught-free place for 1 hour or until dough doubles in size.
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Punch down the dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
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Divide the dough into 20 even portions and roll each portion into a ball. Arrange side-by-side in concentric circles on the lined tray.
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Loosely cover with your preferred food wrap (plastic wrap alternative) and place in a warm, draught-free place for 30 mins to rise.
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To make the flour paste for the crosses, place flour in a bowl then simply stir in enough water to make a smooth paste.
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Use a piping bag to make cross marks over the tops of the buns. Bake for 10 mins then reduce oven to 180°C.
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Bake for a further 20 mins or until golden brown and the buns sound hollow when tapped on the base.
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Transfer to a wire rack. Set aside for 10 mins to cool slightly.
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Combine the jam and water in a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Mix to combine. Brush over the buns while they are still warm.
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Place a walnut on top of each bun. Serve warm with butter.
Enjoy!
* We use Organic and local ingredients as much as possible.