Jane Austen's Favorite Bath Buns
Jane Austen's favored Bath Buns are enriched dough pastries featuring caraway seeds and a sweet, sticky topping.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C).
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Combine flour and butter in a bowl until crumbly; add yeast, salt, and sugar, then stir.
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Mix milk with whisked eggs, then combine with caraway seeds in the bowl, stirring to form a sticky dough.
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Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes.
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Place dough in a covered bowl and let rise until doubled, about 2 hours.
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On a floured surface, flatten dough, cut into 12 pieces, and roll each into a ball; arrange on a prepared baking sheet.
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Cover the buns with a damp cloth and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
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Brush risen buns with glaze and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
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Transfer baked buns to a cooling rack; while warm, brush with milk and sugar coating, then sprinkle with caraway seeds and sugar bits.