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Banana buns with filling
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Banana buns with filling

Soft, airy banana buns with a small surprise in the middle. Naturally sweet from ripe bananas. Good for lunchboxes, breakfast, or a quiet moment during the day.

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40 min total
12 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Dough

    • 0.9 oz yeast
    • about 0.8 cup lukewarm milk
    • 2 stk ripe bananas
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1.8 oz butter, melted
    • 7.1 oz wholemeal wheat flour
    • 8.8 oz wheat flour

  • Filling

    • 12 tsp dark chocolate or peanut butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve the yeast

    1. Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk.
    5 min
  2. 2

    Add banana and remaining ingredients

    1. Mash the bananas and stir in the honey, salt and melted butter.
    2. Add the wholemeal and wheat flour a little at a time.
    5 min
  3. 3

    Knead the dough

    1. Knead until the dough is soft and pliable.
    5 min
  4. 4

    Let the dough rise

    1. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
    60 min
  5. 5

    Divide the dough

    1. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
    5 min
  6. 6

    Add the filling

    1. Flatten each piece and place a teaspoon of filling in the centre.
    2. Wrap the dough around the filling and shape into a bun.
    5 min
  7. 7

    Bake in the oven

    1. Place the buns on a baking tray lined with parchment.
    2. Bake at 200°C for about 18–20 minutes, until golden.
    20 min
    200°C

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

230kcal

Protein

6g

Fat

6g

Carbs

34g

Serving Size

95g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve warm with a glass of milk, or pack them for lunch.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Milk

Side Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit

Dessert Pairings

  • • Yoghurt

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 20°C
  • • Method: Store in a bag at room temperature

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use very ripe bananas for the most flavour.

Cooking

  • • Watch the last few minutes – ovens vary.

Serving

  • • The buns can be frozen and warmed briefly before serving.

Variations

Flavor

  • Mildly sweet and rich

Health

  • Wholegrain

Method

  • Oven-baked

Toppings

  • Oats

Author

C

Camilla

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C

Camilla