Austrian Easter Buns Osterpinzen Recipe

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Austrian Easter Buns Osterpinzen
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Directions:

  1. Combine the wine and aniseed in a small bowl and allow to steep for 3 hours.
  2. Strain and reserve the wine.
  3. Measure the yeast, 3 cups of the flour, the sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Stir until well blended.
  5. Make a well in the center.
  6. Combine the milk and butter in a saucepan.
  7. Heat and stir over medium heat until the butter is melted and the milk is hot.
  8. Pour the hot milk mixture into the well in the flour mixture.
  9. Stir until mixed, then beat until the batter becomes satiny and smooth.
  10. Beat in the egg yolks, the pinch of salt, the lemon zest, strained wine, and remaining flour.
  11. Mix until the dough is smooth and all the flour is incorporated.
  12. The dough will be soft.
  13. Cover the dough and let rise for 45 minutes or until doubled.
  14. Lightly grease a baking sheet or cover with parchment paper.
  15. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
  16. Divide into 12 equal parts.
  17. Shape each into a smooth, round ball.
  18. Place 3 inches apart, smooth side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
  19. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  20. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  21. Brush the buns with the egg glaze.
  22. With a sharp knife slash a cross on the top of each bun, making the slashes about 1 1/2 inches long.
  23. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
  24. Cool on a wire rack.
  25. Makes 12 buns.
  26. The Great Holiday Baking Book.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 345.01 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.48g 16%
Cholesterol 98.24mg 33%
Sodium 243.94mg 10%
Potassium 155.45mg 3%
Total Carbs 49.18g 16%
Sugars 6.13g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 8%
Protein 9.47g 19%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 260.14 Kcal (1089 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.9g 16%
Cholesterol 74.08mg 33%
Sodium 183.93mg 10%
Potassium 117.21mg 3%
Total Carbs 37.08g 16%
Sugars 4.62g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 8%
Protein 7.14g 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.6mg 19%
Calcium 40mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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