Catherine's Raspberry Buns

Wed, 28 September 2016

Ingredients

175g/6oz Odlums Cream Flour

Pinch of Salt

1 level teaspoon Odlums Baking Powder

50g/2oz Sugar

50g/2oz Butter

1 Egg (beaten)

2-3 tablespoons Milk

Fruitfield Raspberry Jam

Cold Water

A little milk for brushing

Extra sugar for dusting

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Lightly grease a flat baking sheet.

2. Sieve the flour, salt and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and the margarine.

3. Coarsely rub the butter into the ingredients. Add the egg and milk and mix to a soft dough.

4. Turn onto a floured surface and shape into a thick roll, then divide into six equal portions.

5. Flour hands lightly and roll each portion into a ball. Place a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press a hole in the top of each bun.

6. Put a little jam into each hole. Wet the edges of the dough with a little water and pinch together enclosing the jam. Brush with a little milk and dust each bun with a little sugar.

7. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire tray.

Watch how to make them below: