Buchty – Czech jam-filled buns

Ingredients

• 500 g plain flour
• 7 g dried yeast
• 2.5 dl lukewarm milk
• 70 g sugar
• 80 g softened butter for dough
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 250 g thick plum jam
• 40 g melted butter for tin and buns
• icing sugar to serve

Method

1. 1Knead flour, yeast, milk, sugar, egg, salt and lemon zest. Knead in soft butter and rise covered for 60 minutes.
2. 2Divide into twelve, flatten and add a spoonful of jam to each centre. Seal well and place seam-side down in a greased tin about 25 x 30 cm.
3. 3Brush between and over buns with melted butter. Rise for 30 minutes.
4. 4Bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool slightly and dust with icing sugar.