Baking · Newfoundland

Italians

A pound of butter worked into six cups of flour, eggs and milk measured together to two cups.

A photo of tea buns tray baking
Photo: muffinn, CC BY 2.0
Total
45 min
Oven
350°F / 175°C
Ingredients
  • 6 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 8 tsp baking powder
  • 1 lb butter
  • 2 eggs
  • milk (to make 2 cups with the eggs)
Method
  1. Mix together the flour, sugar and baking powder.
  2. Work in 1 lb butter.
  3. Beat with a fork 2 eggs in a large measuring bowl, then add milk until you have 2 cups.
  4. Add to the dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
  5. Bake 350 for 15 to 30 minutes.

Notes

Variation written under the method: add 2 cups raisins, or 1/2 cup coconut.

Source: Nan's recipe book

bunsbig batchnan's book

wolfeats.ca/recipes/italians/