Blackcurrant buns
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. These flaky, buttery rolls are prepared very quickly—just 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of baking in the oven. You'll get 8 to 12 rolls, depending on their size. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add butter and cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Step 2
2. In a bowl, beat two eggs. Add the cream and mix.
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Step 3
3. Pour the creamy mixture into the flour and mix until smooth.
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Step 4
4. Add dried currants and mix. If the dough is falling apart, you can add a little cream or water.
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Step 5
5. Roll out the dough on a floured work surface to a thickness of about 2.5 cm. Cut into rounds using a pastry cutter. You can also make triangular buns: divide the dough into 2 portions, shape each portion into a 2.5 cm thick disk, and cut into triangles with a knife.
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Step 6
6. Place the buns on a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Separate the white from the remaining egg, beat it, and brush the buns with it.
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Step 7
7. Bake the buns in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes until golden brown.