Shrove Tuesday Buns (Semlor) Recipe

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Shrove Tuesday Buns (Semlor)
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
2527
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1 oz) packet active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup warm heavy cream or 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 -3 1/4 cups pre-sifted flour
  • 1/4 lb almond paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream , whipped

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  2. Beat egg slightly and mix HALF of it with the cream and add to yeast.
  3. Add sugar, salt, cinnamon, butter and a little of the flour.
  4. Add more flour, a little at a time, beating with a wooden spoon to make a soft dough.
  5. You can use a mixer instead of a spoon, but just don't over do it!
  6. Turn dough onto floured board and knead until smoooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  7. Make this when you are frustrated, and the time will FLY by! It's good therapy!
  8. Place dough in a lightly buttered bowl, and turn once to grease surface.
  9. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. (About 1 1/2 hours.).
  10. Now go rest and give your arms a break!
  11. When light and doubled, punch down, turn out onto your floured board again and knead lightly til smooth.
  12. Divide dough into 10 equal pieces and shape each piece into round buns.
  13. Place buns onto greased cookie sheet.
  14. Let rise in warm place until almost doubled in size.
  15. Brush each with remaining egg.
  16. Bake in 400 degree oven til golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
  17. Cool on rack.
  18. Cut off top slice from bun with a sharp knife.
  19. Insert a slice of almond paste into bun, garnish with a generous spoon of whipped cream, replace top, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  20. *Traditionally served in deep individual dishes with hot milk and cinnamon, but I like them as is.
  21. *In case you are not able to buy almond paste, here is how to make it:.
  22. Almond paste:.
  23. 1/2 cup blanched almonds.
  24. 1/2 teaspoons almond extract.
  25. 1 cup pre-sifted powdered sugar.
  26. 1 egg white, lightly beaten.
  27. Grind almonds in food processor til extremely fine!
  28. Place into a bowl and sprinkle with almond extract and powdered sugar.
  29. Toss with a fork and gradually add egg white.
  30. Work paste until smooth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2527.32 Kcal (10581 kJ)
Calories from fat 1253.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 139.29g 214%
Cholesterol 300.03mg 100%
Sodium 5589.07mg 233%
Potassium 872.31mg 19%
Total Carbs 284.15g 95%
Sugars 35.12g 140%
Dietary Fiber 32.93g 132%
Protein 45.25g 91%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 16.7mg 93%
Calcium 875.6mg 88%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 397.3 Kcal (1663 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.9g 214%
Cholesterol 47.17mg 100%
Sodium 878.62mg 233%
Potassium 137.13mg 19%
Total Carbs 44.67g 95%
Sugars 5.52g 140%
Dietary Fiber 5.18g 132%
Protein 7.11g 91%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 2.6mg 93%
Calcium 137.6mg 88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 61.4
    Points
  • 68
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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