Spanish Buns

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1/4 cup shortening

Method

1. 1

   Sift together dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Add milk to egg; add to dry mixture.

3. 3

   Add shortening; mix carefully.

4. 4

   Roll out 1/4 inch thick.

5. 5

   Cut into 1 1/4 inch squares and shape into small buns.

6. 6

   Place close together in well greased pan.

7. 7

   Let stand 10 minutes; make cross on each bun with back of a knife.

8. 8

   Bake in hot oven at 425° F. for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   When baked, cover with thin icing, made by mixing confectioner’s sugar with water to make a smooth paste.

10. 10

    If desired, 1/2 cup currants may be added to the dough.

11. 11

    Makes 16.

Nutrition per serving

As published

This recipe was extracted from Royal cook book (1930) by Standard Brands Incorporated, page 9. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Spanish Buns 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 4 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder 4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 44 cup mi 1 egg, well beaten 14 cup shortening

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