Recipes from The French Southern and Antarctic Lands: Buns of TAAF

Recipes from The French Southern and Antarctic Lands


Buns of TAAF

Country: The French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Course: Dessert
Makes: 6 to 8 servings



Ingredients:

  • 6 tbsp warm milk
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp of salt
  • 2 2/3 cup sugar
  • 12 whole eggs
  • 2 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp water
  1. Dissolve the sugar in the warm milk, then add the yeast and let stand until frothy.
  2. Mix together the rest of the ingredients and add the yeast mixture. Knead until you get a soft dough, adding additional flour if needed.
  3. Let the dough rise for an hour or so, then punch down and divide into two equal sized pans.
  4. Let rise again until doubled in size. Brush tops with the egg wash, then bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden.