Lemon Buns

By Olga Klesch

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Ingredients

350 Gram Strong plain flour (12 oz)
1 Teaspoon Salt
75 Gram Caster sugar (3 oz)
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground cardamom
75 Gram Butter (3 oz)
2 Teaspoon Dried yeast
1 Lemon, zest only
150 ml Milk, warmed ( 1/4 pint)
2 Eggs, beaten plus egg wash
1 Tablespoon Lemon marmalade, sieved

Details

Servings 8
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Sieve the flour, salt, sugar and spices. Rub in butter. Stir in the yeast and lemon zest. Beat in the milk and eggs to form a soft dough. Knead. Place in a greased bowl, cover and leave until doubled in size.

Step 2

Knead until smooth, divide into 8 pieces, shape into rolls. Cut a cross on top with a knife. Place on a baking sheet, cover and leave until doubled in size.

Step 3

Brush with egg wash and bake at 200 °C / 400 °F / Gas 6 for 15-20 minutes until golden. Warm marmalade and brush over the hot buns. Serve warm.