Toronto Blueberry Buns Recipe

Name: Toronto Blueberry Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 1 (1 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 3 cups flour (1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 white is good); 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; Filling; 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen and thawed); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water for an egg wash; sugar, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

Dough
1 (1 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
3 cups flour (1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 white is good)
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Filling
2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen and thawed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water for an egg wash
sugar, for sprinkling

1
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let stand until mixture starts to bubble, about 5 minutes.
2
Sift together flour, sugar and salt. Place in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add shortening, yeast and water, eggs and vanilla and beat until dough is smooth. Let stand while you are preparing filling.
3
Mix filling ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
4
On a well floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Add flour whenever dough begins to stick. Cut dough into pieces 5 inches square. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of square, then fold dough over on top and pinch to close. Pinch ends closed. Cover buns with a towel and let stand 30 minutes.
5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush buns with egg wash and sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake until browned, about 16 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

654

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 1 (1 ounce) package active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 3 cups flour (1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 white is good), and more.

Yes, Toronto Blueberry 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.

Toronto Blueberry Buns

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