Ghanaian Rock Buns
Crumbly and slightly sweet rock buns, a traditional Ghanaian snack. These simple buns are perfect with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Shortening (Vegetable)
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg
- 1/4 cup Mixed Peel (optional)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 190°C.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and grated nutmeg.
- 3Rub the shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- 4Gradually add the water, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
- 5Stir in the mixed peel, if using.
- 6Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 8Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.
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