Little Brown Buns

Very old fashioned, basic simple baking at its best, heaven knows where this recipe came from, I have had it on a scrap of paper for so long! But they are good and the smell as you lift them from the oven is wonderful! This is one of the easiest recipes I know. For some reason they get better a day or two later. Take care not to overcook!!

You will need some proper small bun tins - the quality below will make about 12. Each one, a couple of mouthfuls. My husband can eat 2 or 3 at a time! Hey ho

Pre heat your fan oven to 160C. You can use bun cases if you wish or lightly grease the tins, as I did, although I used a spray.

6 oz plain flour

½ teaspoonful bicarbonate of soda

3 oz sultanas

3 oz caster sugar

a pinch of grated nutmeg

about ½ - ¾ teaspoonful cinnamon [or a little more if you like]

2 oz treacle

2 oz butter

1 egg

a little milk - I used about 2 tablespoons

In a medium bowl, mix all the dry ingredients. Melt the butter and treacle in a small saucepan [or microwave], stir in the well beaten egg then use this to combine the dry ingredients until it forms a fairly soft batter. Add the milk if necessary to form a nice dropping batter.

Fill your bun tins until they are about three quarters full and bake for about 16-17 mins, until just firm to the touch.

MMMMMMMMmmmmmm, won’t last long. I love the intense smell and taste of treacle.

Note: Be careful you do not over bake. It is pretty difficult to see if they are cooked because they are brown already!