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Spiced Buns With Citrus Glaze

Spice Buns With Citrus Glaze

Spice Buns with a Citrus Glaze are my idea of a perfect "dessert" type treat especially when enjoyed with some sharp cheddar cheese.
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Keyword: baking, bread
Servings: 10
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

Spiced Buns

  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp yeast
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • ¼ tsp vanilla essence
  • 3 - 4 dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Citrus Glaze

  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 - 5 dashes of Angostura Orange Bitters
  • a pinch of salt to taste

Instructions

Spiced Buns

  • Add dry ingredients to a bowl then combine well.
  • Add wet ingredients to a bowl then combine well.
  • Combine wet ingredients and dry ingredients then bring together until a dough is formed.
  • Knead dough for approximately five minutes until a smooth dough is formed.
  • Cover and allow to rest in a warm spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Portion out dough into 10 dough balls.
  • Form dough balls into buns using the technique demonstrated in the video.
  • Cover and allow to rest for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer buns to a cooling rack then brush with citrus glaze.
  • Allow buns to cool for at least 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy with a few slices of sharp cheddar cheese!

Citrus Glaze

  • Add ingredients to a pot or pan then bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until it begins to reduce.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool .
  • Brush glaze onto buns while they are still hot.

Video

 
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