lovefeast buns
This recipe is 200 yrs old! It comes from the Winkler Bakery, Old Salem, NC. The bakery was founded in 1799. Christian Winkler took over the bakery in 1807. www.oldsalem.org
prep time
1 Hr 25 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
15 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot, dry, mashed potatoes, unseasoned
- 1/2 cup scalded milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 - eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 pounds +/- flour for soft dough
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 packages yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons orange rind
- 2 tablespoons lemon rind, grated
- 2 tablespoons orange juice, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon mace
How To Make lovefeast buns
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Step 1Cream butter and sugar; add potatoes, mix well. Add lukewarm milk, then eggs, mix well.
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Step 2Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to mixture.
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Step 3Combine seasonings, and rind, mix in. Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
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Step 4Knead on a well-floured table. Form into ball, place in a greased bowl. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
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Step 5Punch down; let rise again 5-10 minutes. Flouring hands well (dough will be sticky) form in to small balls (about 3 oz.).
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Step 6Place on a cookie sheet. Slash tops with a razor blade (to release air). Cover. Let rise until double in size.
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Step 7Bake at 350 till golden brown all over, (15-20 mins.). Makes about 30 buns.
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