Recipe: Scottish Raspberry Buns 🏴
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 18 fruit buns, approximately
Description:
I am dedicating this delicious recipe to Barb Talkington, Barbara Mooers, Diana Neal, and Lennie, without whose advice and guidance I would never have been able to make them properly! These Scottish Raspberry Buns are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to Christmas gatherings. Bursting with the sweet tanginess of raspberries, these buns are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re quick and easy to make, requiring just a handful of simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups self-raising flour
- 4 cups margarine
- 3 cups caster sugar
- 1 egg
- Milk (enough to make a fairly stiff consistency)
- Raspberry jam
- Extra caster sugar for dusting
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F or Mark 7 to preheat it. This ensures that it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake your buns. |
| 2 | Prepare Baking Sheets: Grease and flour your baking sheets to prevent the buns from sticking during baking. |
| 3 | Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, sift the self-raising flour. Then, rub in the margarine until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. |
| 4 | Add Sugar and Egg: Stir in the caster sugar, then add the beaten egg. Gradually add enough milk to the mixture to achieve a fairly stiff consistency. |
| 5 | Form Balls: Divide the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each one as they will spread slightly during baking. |
| 6 | Add Jam: Make a small hole in the center of each dough ball and spoon in a little raspberry jam. |
| 7 | Seal and Dust: Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the jam inside. Lightly dust the tops of the buns with caster sugar for a sweet finish. |
| 8 | Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to 350°F or Mark 4 and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the buns are light golden in color. |
| 9 | Cool and Serve: Once baked, transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, store the buns in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 112.3
- Fat Content: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Cholesterol Content: 11.8mg
- Sodium Content: 223.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 4.8g
- Protein Content: 1.6g
Keywords:
Breads, Raspberries, Berries, Fruit, Scottish, European, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, Quick Breads, Oven, Inexpensive, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups.
These Scottish Raspberry Buns are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to Christmas gatherings. Bursting with the sweet tanginess of raspberries, these buns are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re quick and easy to make, requiring just a handful of simple ingredients. So why not give them a try and impress your friends and family with your baking skills!
