Everyone loves the smell of freshly made Creole bun.. our very own Chef Jay has put together his favorite Creole bun recipe to share with you. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 lbs. all purpose of bread flour (4 cups)
1/2-3/4 lb. brown sugar (1 cup)
2 tbsp. instant yeast
2 tsp. sugar
3/4 cup warm water
1 cup raisins
6 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1-1/2 cups coconut milk
Directions
- Set yeast (put to rise). Water temperature should be 100 to 115 F.
- In a deep bowl. Put flour, sugar, and seasoning. Make a hole in the center.
- Melt shortening or margarine add milk and essence (warm slightly). Do not boil. Add yeast to warm milk.
- Add milk mixture to flour. Mix with a wooden spoon until it holds together, knead and put to rise. Knead again on a floured board.
- Cut into 6 pieces. Form into round balls. Flatten slightly. (Put in greased baking pan).
- Let rise until double in size.
- Preheat oven 350 to 375 F/180 C.Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
