Embrace the autumnal vibes on a rainy weekend with these warm and fragrant Spiced Buns. Infused with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger, these buns are a perfect treat to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Soft, sweet, and filled with the essence of fall, these buns are not just delicious, they’re also a delightful way to brighten up a dreary day.
Why You’ll Love This: These Spiced Buns combine the warmth of spices with the tenderness of freshly baked bread, making them an ideal comfort food for chilly, rainy days. The aroma of cinnamon and other spices baking in the oven will fill your home with a cozy, inviting scent, making these buns a wonderful addition to any weekend.
Perfect Occasion: These buns are perfect for lazy weekend mornings, afternoon tea, or as a comforting snack on a rainy day. They’re also great for sharing with family and friends, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift to brighten someone’s day.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 300 g of type 55 flour
- 2 eggs
- 150 ml of milk
- 7 g of dry baker’s yeast
- 150 g of sugar
- 90 g of butter (room temperature)
- Cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger (to taste, with a focus on cinnamon)
Preparation:
- Warm the milk (do not boil), mix in the yeast, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a mixer bowl, combine flour, eggs, 90 g of sugar, and butter.
- Add the milk and yeast mixture, and knead with a dough hook for 15 minutes (or by hand).
- Oil a bowl, place the dough in it, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 2 hours in a warm spot.
- For the syrup, mix the remaining sugar with spices (and optionally orange zest), add water, and simmer until it forms a syrup. Cool until warm.
- After rising, preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Form small dough balls and place them in a donut or muffin tin.
- Brush the dough balls with the spice syrup.
- Let them rise for an additional 15 minutes.
- Bake in a hot oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Enjoy these delightful Spiced Buns, a perfect treat to make your rainy weekend feel cozier and more festive!
