Belgian Buns

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Belgian Bun recipe for a classic breakfast or afternoon tea snack

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

2 hours

Cook

15 min

Ready In

2 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

335

Sugar

23g

Fat

10g

Belgian Buns are a classic breakfast or afternoon tea snack. These sweet, soft buns are traditionally flavored with raisins or sultanas and are perfect when served with a cup of tea or coffee. With their golden brown crust and soft, fluffy dough, they are a treat for both the eyes and the stomach. While these buns are not very healthy due to their high sugar content, they are ideal for indulging in once in a while as part of a balanced diet.

Instructions

1.	Heat the milk in a saucepan until it's just boiling, then turn off the heat and leave it to cool.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar and yeast.
3.	Add the margarine or butter, eggs and cooled milk to the mixing bowl and combine.
4.	Knead the mixture on a floured surface for a few minutes to form a smooth dough.
5.	Return the dough to the mixing bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave to rise for 1-2 hours.
6.	Preheat the oven to 200C/430F/Gas Mark 6.
7.	Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1cm and cut into 12 equal portions.
8.	Place the portions onto a baking tray, sprinkle raisins or sultanas on top and leave to rise for an additional 15 minutes.
9.	Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until risen and golden. Allow to cool before serving.

PROS

These buns are sweet, soft and tasty.
Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon tea snack.

CONS

The high sugar content means that these buns are not very healthy.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these buns are not very healthy, raisins and sultanas are a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are also relatively low in calories compared to other dried fruits.

	4 ounces margarine or 4 ounces butter
	2 eggs
	1/2 pint milk
	1 lb flour
	4 ounces sugar
	1 ounce yeast
	3 3 ounces raisins or 3 ounces sultanas