Golden Tea Buns (Sally Lunn Bunns)

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   In a small saucepan, heat the cream with the butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and let it cool to lukewarm.

2. 2

   Stir in the yeast, sugar, and salt and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and add the flour, about 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition until the batter is smooth.

4. 4

   Let the batter rise, covered with a kitchen towel, in a warm place for 3 hours, or until it is double in bulk.

5. 5

   Beat the batter well to deflate it and divide it among 24 buttered or paper-lined 1/2-cup muffin tins, filling each tin about halfway.

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   With buttered fingers smooth the tops. Let the buns rise, covered with a kitchen towel, in a warm place for 1 hour, or until they are double in bulk.

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   Bake the buns in the middle of a preheated 375u00b0F oven for 12-17 minutes, or until tester comes out clean and the buns are golden. Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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