Prune Buns Recipe

Name: Prune Buns
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 x yeast, compressed; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 cup milk scalded and cooled; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 large eggs well beaten; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup butter; 2 cups milk scalded and cooled; 6 cups flour, all-purpose

Servings: persons

1 x yeast, compressed
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 cup milk scalded and cooled
1 teaspoon sugar
3 large eggs well beaten
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup butter
2 cups milk scalded and cooled
6 cups flour, all-purpose

1
Make a sponge of the yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 cup milk, and 2 cups flour.
2
Beat until smooth.
3
Set in a warm place and allow to rise overnight or until light and bubbly.
4
Cream 1 cup sugar and butter together.
5
Add eggs, salt, and milk.
6
Add the sponge and beat well.
7
Add flour, a little at a time, until a dough as soft as can be kneaded is formed.
8
Knead until smooth.
9
Cover with a damp cloth.
10
Set in a warm place to rise.
11
When double in bulk turn onto lightly floured board.
12
Shape into buns.
13
Place on well-oiled baking sheet.
14
Cover and let rise until treble in bulk.
15
With a knife handle, make a hole in the center of each bun.
16
Fill with prune preserves or any sweetened fruit desired.
17
Bake immediately in hot oven 15 to 20 minutes.
18
When baked sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x yeast, compressed, 2 cups flour, all-purpose, 1 cup milk scalded and cooled, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Prune 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.

Prune Buns

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