Cherry Buns

• These ciasteczka – small cakes are made with glacé cherries.
• Did you know that the centre for glacé cherries production is in Provence in France?
• To keep their shape these are baked in greased bun tins whilst here bun cases were used as well.

INGREDIENTS

• 220g plain flour
• 2½ teaspoons of baking powder
• 110g butter
• 110g granulated sugar
• 110g of glacé cherries – chopped into quarters
• 1 egg – beaten
• Grated rind of ½ a lemon
• 2 – 3 tablespoons of milk

METHOD

• Pre-heat the oven to GM5 – 190°C.
• Mix the flour and the baking powder together.
• Rub in the butter.
• Add the sugar and chopped cherries.
• Stir in the grated lemon rind.
• Add the beaten egg and milk and lightly mix to a stiff consistency.
• Spoon around 1½ tablespoons into each bun case, keeping them look ‘rough’.
• Bake for 14 -15 minutes until lightly browned.

The plate stand is by Heathcote and was Made in England.

OPTIONS

Not tested but other glacé fruits could be used or dried fruits.