Berlin Buns

Traditional in Germany at New Year's.

• Ready In: 1 hr 18 mins
• Yields: 1 Batch

Ingredients

• 8  ounces flour
• 1  pinch salt
• 3⁄4 ounce  yeast
• 1 1⁄4 ounces butter
• 3 1⁄2 ounces milk
• 1  egg white
• 1  egg
•  jam
•  cinnamon sugar (or powdered sugar)
•  oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1. Cream half the sugar and yeast in a bowl and let stand for 5 minutes in a warm place.
2. Sift flour and salt into a bowl with remaining sugar.
3. Melt butter, warm the milk and egg.
4. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the yeast, eggs, milk and butter.
5. Work the mix until all are combined evenly.
6. Pat into a round. Cover with damp cloth and leave to rise in a warm place.
7. Turn onto a floured board and pull off 1.75 oz pieces and roll into balls.
8. Leave balls for 10-15 minutes.
9. Flatten balls with your hand.
10. Brush rounds with lightly beaten egg whites and place a spoonful of jam in the middle and seal.
11. Place on a tray and cover with tea towel and leave in a warm place to rise again.
12. Deep fry a few at a time in hot oil until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper and dust with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.