Italian Lenten Buns Recipe

Name: Italian Lenten Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. water; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/3 c. white seedless raisins; warm water; 1 (4 oz.) jar maraschino cherries; 1 c. milk, scalded; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 c. pine nuts, chopped; about 2 1/2 c. flour; 4 Tbsp. sugar

Servings: persons

1/4 c. water
1 tsp. sugar
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/3 c. white seedless raisins
warm water
1 (4 oz.) jar maraschino cherries
1 c. milk, scalded
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. pine nuts, chopped
about 2 1/2 c. flour
4 Tbsp. sugar

1
Combine 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast.
2
Let stand.
3
Soak raisins in warm water until soft and swollen.
4
Pat dry before using.
5
Combine milk, 4 tablespoons sugar, shortening, olive oil, pine nuts, raisins, drained and chopped cherries and about 1 cup flour.
6
Beat until flour is well blended.
7
Stir in softened yeast.
8
Add about 1 1/4 cups flour and stir.
9
Sprinkle dough lightly with flour and knead for about 5 minutes on well floured board.
10
Add more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
11
Let rise in greased bowl in warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
12
Punch down.
13
Break off small pieces and shape into buns. Place on greased baking sheet.
14
Let rise.
15
Bake at 400u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.

234

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. water, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 pkg. dry yeast, 1/3 c. white seedless raisins, and more.

Yes, Italian Lenten Buns 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.

Italian Lenten Buns

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