Black Bun from New York Times Menu Cookbook by Craig Claiborne

Black Bun from New York Times Menu Cookbook by Craig Claiborne

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Preheat oven to slow (300°F.). Prepare the pastry by rubbing the butter into the flour, salt and baking powder. Add enough water just to make a stiff dough. Res

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup brandy or milk
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1¼ pounds (4 cups) dried currants
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup almonds, blanched chopped
  • 12 ounces (2 cups) seedless raisins
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruits
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten

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