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Delicious Belgian Bun Recipe


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Introduction

Belgian buns are a popular pastry in the United Kingdom. It is a sweet dough that is filled with currants or raisins and topped with icing sugar. This pastry is perfect for breakfast or as a snack for tea time. In this article, I will be sharing with you a detailed recipe on how to make delicious Belgian buns.

Ingredient

To make Belgian buns, you will need the following ingredients:
  • 500g of plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of fast-action yeast
  • 50g of unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 150ml of milk
  • 150g of currants or raisins
  • 150g of icing sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons of water

Instructions

Follow these steps to make delicious Belgian buns:
  1. Mix together the flour, salt, caster sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cut the butter into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
  3. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add them to the mixing bowl.
  4. Warm the milk in a saucepan until it is lukewarm and add it to the bowl.
  5. Mix all the ingredients together to form a dough.
  6. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes.
  7. Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover it with a damp cloth.
  8. Leave the dough to rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
  9. After an hour, punch the dough down and knead it again for a few minutes.
  10. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1cm.
  11. Sprinkle the currants or raisins over the dough.
  12. Roll up the dough tightly and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
  13. Place the pieces on a greased baking tray and leave them to rise for another 30 minutes.
  14. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  15. Bake the buns in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown.
  16. Mix the icing sugar and water together in a small bowl to make the icing.
  17. When the buns are cooled, drizzle the icing over them.
  18. Enjoy your delicious Belgian buns!

Nutrition

Here is the nutritional information for one Belgian bun:
  • Calories: 288
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 204mg
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Protein: 6g

Conclusion

Belgian buns are a delicious pastry that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. This recipe is easy to follow and will give you perfect results every time. Once you try making your own Belgian buns, you will never want to buy them from a bakery again. So, go ahead and give this recipe a try!

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