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Almond Buns is a Southern cakes & baking recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 12. It calls for 12 ingredients across 6 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 601 kcal with roughly 14 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, family gatherings and comfort food.
First, dissolve the 2 yeast cake compressed in 1 cup water with 1 tablespoon sugar.
Separately, scald the 1 cup milk. Once it's cooled to tepid, stir in the dissolved yeast mixture.
Once the sponge has risen, add the remaining ingredients (that's the 1 cup butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups flour, 2 egg yolks, and 1 cup sugar) and mix until a stiff dough forms.
Let the dough rise again, this time until it's doubled in size and feels light. Then, shape it into small rounds and arrange them in a well-greased pan, leaving about 1 1/2 inches between each bun.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 601kcal | 30% |
| Fat | 37g | 53% |
| Carbohydrate | 58g | 22% |
| of which sugars | 21g | 23% |
| Fibre | 5g | 17% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Soya | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Mustard | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Sulphites | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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