Aussie Country Bun

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 3

Aussie Country Bun with Lemon Curd and Almonds - A Delicious Treat for Any Time of the Day

by The Chefin Bakery

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

12g

Fat

14g

Originating from Australia, the Aussie Country Bun is a popular baked good that can be enjoyed any time of the day. These muffin-like buns are made with a buttery and slightly sweet base, flavored with tangy lemon curd and crunchy almonds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea time, these buns are easy to make and sure to please.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a muffin pan or line with paper liners.
2.	In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.	Beat in the egg until well combined.
4.	In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
5.	Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
6.	Stir in the lemon curd and chopped almonds.
7.	Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
8.	Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9.	Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Moist and flavorful with a tangy lemon curd and crunchy almonds.

Easy to make and great for breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea time.

CONS

This recipe contains a fair amount of sugar and butter, so it is best enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does contain some beneficial ingredients.
Lemons are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants that help boost the immune system and promote healthy skin.
Almonds are high in healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and protein.

	1/4 lb butter
	1/2 cup sugar
	1 egg
	2 cups flour , sifted
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	1/2 cup lemon curd
	2 tablespoons almonds