Traditional Scottish Baps or Buns

Traditional Scottish Baps or Buns

These baps are soft, fluffy, and bursting with buttery goodness, perfect for breakfast sandwiches or as a side for soups.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Scottish

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

500 g Strong white bread flour provides the perfect structure and chewiness
7 g Instant yeast ensures a light, airy texture
10 g Salt enhances flavor and strengthens the dough
30 g Sugar adds sweetness and helps activate the yeast
300 ml Milk can be substituted with plant-based milk
50 g Butter enriches the dough; margarine can be used for dairy-free

For the Toppings (optional)

to taste Sesame seeds for added nutty flavor
to dust Flour to prevent sticking and enhance rustic look

Method

Making the Dough

Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl, ensuring even distribution.
Add the yeast to warm water and sugar, stirring gently. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
Combine the yeast mixture with the flour and salt mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Let rise in a warm spot covered with a damp cloth for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the dough into rounds, placing them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) while the shaped baps rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with butter and jam for an extra treat.

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