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Whole Wheat St. Lucia Saffron Buns

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:09:54 -0800
v120.n048.4
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                    Buns, Whole Wheat St. Lucia Saffron

Recipe By     : Erin
Serving Size  : 24    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Christmas
                 Ethnic                          Muffins/Rolls
                 Posted

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                  C  whole wheat flour -- white, (to 3 3/4C) (375 - 469 g)
      1/4           cup  potato flour -- (40 g)
   2        tablespoons  wheat gluten
      1/2           cup  granulated sugar -- (100 g)
   1 1/2      teaspoons  ground cardamom
   1 1/4      teaspoons  salt
   4 1/2            tsp  Red Star Platinum yeast -- Note 1:
      2/3           cup  milk -- your choice, (158 milliliters)
      1/2           cup  water -- (120 milliliters)
      3/4      teaspoon  saffron threads
      1/2           cup  unsalted butter -- Note 2:
   2              large  eggs -- room temp
   1              large  egg white -- mixed with
   1         tablespoon  water
   48                    raisins

These soft Swedish saffron buns are made a little healthier with 100% 
whole grains and come with a dairy-free option, too!

Note 1: this has dough conditioner in it.

Note 2: or room temp coconut oil1, (113 g)

Note 3: I used refined coconut oil, which has no coconut taste. If 
you use unrefined coconut oil, these are likely to have a coconut 
taste to them.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready in: 2:05 h

In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together 2 cups white whole wheat 
flour, potato flour, vital wheat gluten, sugar, ground cardamom, salt 
and yeast. Set aside.

Mix together the milk, water and saffron threads in a small saucepan 
over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot 
and steamy, but not yet simmering. The mixture should turn quite 
orangeish yellow. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Stir 
until completely melted. Let cool to between 120F and 130F (49 - 54C) 
and then add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients, along with the 
eggs. Use a silicone spatula to stir until well combined. It may be 
quite dry and crumbly at the beginning but should eventually become 
wet and smooth.

Using a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add 1 cup of the 
remaining white whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup at a time, while mixing at 
the lowest speed. Fully incorporate the flour before adding more. The 
dough should still be quite sticky and won't pull away from the sides 
of the bowl.

Knead on low for 5 minutes. The dough will still be a little sticky 
and won't completely pull away from the sides of the bowl. When you 
touch it, it should stick to your finger just a little bit. If it's 
still very sticky, add up to 1/2 cup more flour, a tablespoon at a 
time, until no longer very sticky. If adding more flour, knead for 
another 2 minutes on low.

Using a silicone spatula, scoop the dough into a lightly oiled mixing 
bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a thin tea towel.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about one hour.

Punch the dough down. If the dough is still sticky, lightly flour a 
Silpat or piece of parchment paper.

Prepare 2 baking sheets with Silpats or parchment paper.

Divide the dough into 24 pieces (40 grams each) and roll each piece 
into a 7" rope. Form an S-shape and place on the prepared baking 
sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, leaving about 3" between each 
bun as they spread quite a bit.

Cover the baking sheet with lightly oiled plastic wrap and place in a 
warm place to rise for 30 - 45 minutes or until doubled.

Once they've almost doubled, preheat the oven to 350F (175C).

Brush the egg white mixed with water over the buns and place 2 
raisins on each end of the bun.

Bake the buns for 8 - 11 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

Serve immediately.

Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Can be kept at room temperature for up to 5 days. Reheat in the 
microwave at 50% power for 10 - 20 seconds or until soft.

S(Internet address):
   https://www.texanerin.com/whole-wheat-st-lucia-saffron-buns/
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 130 Calories; 5g Fat (32.4% 
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
29mg Cholesterol; 127mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean 
Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2020 - 1209