Thursday 15 November 2012

Lassy Buns

This is a recipe that I have been using for many years....a simple, traditional, old-fashioned molasses  bun.....affectionately known in Newfoundland and Labrador as "Lassy Buns"

Here's the recipe.....

                Molasses Buns

1 cup molasses        1 cup melted butter
1/2 cup milk            4 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar              2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp cloves             2 tsp baking soda
1 egg                       pinch of salt         

Combine melted butter and molasses and stir, then add milk and egg. Mix in remaining ingredients, then roll out on a floured surface, to a 1/2 inch thickness.  Cut into desired shapes and place on a greased cookie sheet.  bake at 350* F for 15-20 minutes.  Turn out on a wire rack and cool completely.

Here are a few photos of how mine looked....








These buns are simple to make and smell glorious when baking.  
Let me know if you try this recipe, I'd love to know how it turns out!

Cheers
:o)

29 comments:

  1. Something else that would go great with my coffee! I just might have to try this one.

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  2. Thanks for your lovely comment on News From Italy this morning, I like blogging for the same reasons as you. I enjoy visiting your blog but I often leave feeling how hungry, I wonder why. Have a good weekend.

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  3. I have these in the oven right now Kathy !! I'll let you know how your recipe turned out (the dough tastes great, so thats promising ... hahahahaha). Cheers !

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    1. OK, they are delicious !! Brian loves them and Jack had 2 !! Hahaha. New favourite recipe I think !! Thanks !!

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    2. Batter much too wet to roll out!!

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  4. Kathleen

    First of all, I want to say that I have been trying for years to find a molasses bun recipe. NOT molasses cookies which they always turn out to be when dough is finished. I wish you every bit as much happiness as you have just brought myself and my husband by sharing this recipe. I just finished baking them and cannot wait to see his face when he gets home from work.

    Best regards,

    Denise Brake

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  5. I will be making these today I have my mothers receipe have used it for years But those look awesome hagd everyone

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  6. THEY LOOK SO GOOD MY HUSBAND LOVES LASSY BUNS AND I KNOW THESE ARE GOING TO BE A GREAT HIT, CONTINUED SUCCESS I WILL BE WATCHING YOUR SITE. THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. My mother's family live in Gambo so I knew those buns were going to be good. Just made them & they are " To Die For " & so easy to make. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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  8. Wish there was a print friendly for your recipes so I can just print off the one I want. Have to write them down. Made & loved the molasses buns but had to write it down too !!

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    1. Use your snipit tool

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    2. Just copy and past the one you want into ms word.


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  9. To save the recipe, just right click on the recipe and then copy & paste into your Word document.

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  10. Yummy..Looks good. Thanks for posting!!!

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  11. Did you stick holes in them with a fork before you baked them ? Is that suger sprinkled on the top ?

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  12. Thank You so much I love lassy-buns I actually love everything about Newfoundland I look forward to going back soon.

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  13. They look so good. I am going to make these and hand them out to my friends at the Leisure Center. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.

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  14. My mom used to make those all the time when I was a little girl. We all loved them and I almost forgot how good they were. Will be adding this to my 'favourite' recipes! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Made those Today & they were "Delishious".....Just the way We like them, Have been looking for a recipe like this for a long time, Look forward to seeing more fm you, Thanks so much.

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  16. I am from St. Johnn's and have resided in Virginia Beach Virginia since 1981. I was thrilled when one of my Newfie friends who lives here also sent me the recipe. I loved it. I give it five stars.

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  17. They are delicious

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  18. You just can't beat the taste of Lassy Buns!!!!

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  19. Do you use regular milk or Carnations Evaporated milk as shown in your picture?

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  20. I am a NL,er now living in Alb. AND HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR MOMS RECIEPTS AND HERE IT IS tHANK you.I use carnation evaporated milk.

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  21. Great simple recipe! I made them for my boyfriend, who's from the Bay D'Espoir area, and he loved them. A real treat!!

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  22. Great simple recipe! I made them for my boyfriend, who's from the Bay D'Espoir area, and he loved them. A real treat!!

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  23. Just making them now...first 12 outta the oven. 5* thank you

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  24. Awesome recipe, they are the best Thanks

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  25. I make these all the time and everyone always asks for the recipe. My friends in the group home love to make these with me and of course they love to eat them all up.

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