Scottish Black Bun Recipe

Name: Scottish Black Bun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PASTRY (Casing); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup cold butter; ice cold water; FILLING; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 cups seedless raisins; 3 cups dried currants; 2 cups blanched almonds, chopped; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup brandy; 1/3 cup milk; GLAZE; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

PASTRY (Casing)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter
ice cold water
FILLING
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups seedless raisins
3 cups dried currants
2 cups blanched almonds, chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup brandy
1/3 cup milk
GLAZE
1 egg, beaten

1
PASTRY: In medium mixing bowl, blend flour and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add just enough cold water to form pastry into ball. On lightly floured board, roll out 2/3 of pastry into a circle large enough to line lightly greased 8 x 8 x 3 inch square cake pan or an 8 x 3 inch round cake pan, allowing enough pastry overhanging edge to seal with top crust. Chill remaining dough for top of bun while making filling.
2
FILLING: In large bowl, mix dry ingredients together. Add dried fruit, nuts, eggs, brandy and milk. Stir to mix well. Pack filling into pastry lined pan.
3
Roll out remaining pastry to square or circle large enough to cover filling. Moisten edges with water and seal with bottom crust. Prick with fork or make decorative slashes in top of bun. Brush lightly with beaten egg to glaze.
4
Bake in 300u00b0F oven for 2 1/2 hours or until pastry is brown and cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Carefully remove to rack to complete cooling.
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1487

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PASTRY (Casing), 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 cup cold butter, and more.

Yes, Scottish 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.

Scottish Black Bun

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