Black Bun Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Black Bun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 grams (8 oz/ 1 cup) butter; 450 grams (1 lb/ 4 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; butter for greasing; 900 grams (2 lb/ 6 cups) raisins; 1.35 kilograms (3 lb/ 8 cups) currants; 225 grams (8 oz/ 2 1/4 cups) chopped almonds; 350 grams (12 oz/ 3 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour; 250 grams (8 oz/ 1 1/4 cups) soft brown sugar; 2 teaspoons allspice; 1 teaspoon ginger, cinnamon, freshly ground black pepper and baking powder; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 tablespoon brandy; 1 beaten egg; about 150 ml (5 fl oz/ 2/3 cup) milk

Servings: persons

225 grams (8 oz/ 1 cup) butter
450 grams (1 lb/ 4 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
butter for greasing
900 grams (2 lb/ 6 cups) raisins
1.35 kilograms (3 lb/ 8 cups) currants
225 grams (8 oz/ 2 1/4 cups) chopped almonds
350 grams (12 oz/ 3 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
250 grams (8 oz/ 1 1/4 cups) soft brown sugar
2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon ginger, cinnamon, freshly ground black pepper and baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon brandy
1 beaten egg
about 150 ml (5 fl oz/ 2/3 cup) milk

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1. To make the pastry case, rub the butter into the flour with the baking powder and add enough cold water to mix to a stiff dough. Leave to rest and roll out to a fairly thin sheet. Grease 2 x 20 cm (8-inch) loaf tins and line them with the dough, reserving enough to cover the top.
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2. Preaheat the oven to 110u00b0C (225u00b0F/ Gas 1/4).
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3. Make the filling. Mix all the dry ingredients together, then mix in the brandy, egg, and enough milk to moisten the mixture. Put it into the prepared loaf tins and cover with the remaining pastry. Use the remaining milk or an egg wash (1 egg beaten with a splash of milk) to seal the top crust. Prick all over with a fork and brush with egg wash. Bake in the oven for about 3 hours. When it is cool store in an airtight tin.

1737

kcal

Calories

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 grams (8 oz/ 1 cup) butter, 450 grams (1 lb/ 4 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, butter for greasing, and more.

Yes, Black Bun falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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