Date Buns

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Soft, caramelized fruit buns with a tender crumb and rich, warm spices
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Date Buns

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 2576.8

Description

These Date Buns are a comforting treat that bridges the gap between a soft roll and a fruity cake. Made with chopped dates and no-soak dried apricots, they offer bursts of chewy sweetness in every bite. The self-raising flour creates a light, airy texture, while the margarine and soft brown sugar lend a subtle caramel depth. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, an afternoon tea snack, or a quick dessert, these buns bake up golden and fragrant. They are best enjoyed warm from the oven but hold up well for packing in lunchboxes. A simple, rustic recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180&# 194;°C (350ðF) or Gas Mark 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cake cases.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, rub the margarine into the self-raising flour and bicarbonate of soda using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  3. Stir in the soft brown sugar, chopped dates, no-soak dried apricots, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  4. Beat the egg and mix it with the milk, then pour this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir quickly but thoroughly until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cases, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and spring back lightly when touched.
  7. Allow the buns to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2576.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 88.5g137%
Saturated Fat 28.0g140%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1398.8mg59%
Total Carbohydrate 476.6g159%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g95%
Sugars 444.2g
Protein 12.5g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: date, bun, apricot, baking, fruit, sweet, breakfast, snack, dessert, margarine, flour, easy, homemade, pastry, quick, oven, chopped, soft, golden, comfort
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