Aberdeen butter yeast rolls PDF Print E-mail

Aberdeen Butter Yeast Rolls (Butteries/Rowies - Scotland)

1 pound plain flour
1 ounce yeast or 1/2 tablespoon dried yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup lard
1 1/2 cups tepid water
Pinch of salt

Mix sifted flour and salt in basin.

Cream yeast with sugar. When it bubbles, add to flour with water. Mix well, cover, set in warm place until bulk doubles, about 1/2 hour.

Cream butter and lard together; divide into three parts. Put dough on floured board, roll out into long strip. Dot first third of fats on top third of pastry strip. Fold over like an envelope as when making flaky pastry. Roll out; repeat with other strips until all butter mixture is used up. Roll out; cut in small oval shapes or rounds. Lay on floured baking sheet, leave 2 inches between each to allow for expansion. Cover as above; let rise for 45 minutes.

Bake for 20 minutes at 375 to 400 degrees F.

Makes about 15 Rowies.

Next >
 

Featured Recipe

Strawberry and Feta Salad

INGREDIENTS 

95049.jpg
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the almonds, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese. Cover with the dressing mixture, and toss to serve.
 
Joomla 1.5 Templates by Joomlashack