Jam and Almond Sweet Buns

Fruity, nutty and sweet, these jam-filled buns are an absolute delight—both to bake and to eat.

RECIPE INFO

Serves 8

Preparation Time
min

Cook time
min

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INGREDIENTS

Store-bought sweet dough, to make the buns

200g strawberry jam

Zest of 1 orange

20g almond sprinkles

Melted butter, for brushing

For the Glaze:

Juice of 1 orange or blood orange

300g sifted icing sugar

METHOD

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a roughly rectangular shape, 45cm in length. Divide the dough into two equal strips by cutting directly down the centre in half vertically.

On one of the strips, spread the jam all over the surface, leaving the other strip bare. Zest the orange over the jam and sprinkle over the almonds evenly. Place the other half of the dough on top to sandwich and lightly press down. Cut eight strips across, each of them 2,5cm in width.

To make the buns, take a strip and fold it in half. Twist it like you would a breadstick and tuck both ends to meet underneath to form a twisted knot.

Grease a Le Creuset 26cm Heritage Rectangular Dish and place each bread knot into it. Cover and prove for another hour until doubled in size. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle a few extra almonds if you like before baking at 180°C for 30-35 minutes until golden and baked through.

While the buns are baking, make the glaze by mixing both ingredients together, brush over the hot buns. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.