An Italian savoury twist on an #easter classic, filled with taste and a melting heart.
Ingredients for 6/8 Buns
For the buns
400g all purpose flour
30g Butter
120g Walnuts (pieces)
Oregano
Thyme
1 and half tbs baking powder
2 eggs
100g Milk
Salt
For the stuffing:
Stracciatella cheese - or any melting cheese like mozzarella
Canned anchovies
Chicory - you can also use fresh rocket
Turmeric
Pour the flour in a bowl and add the wet ingredients - first the baking powder and salt and pepper, then the eggs, melted butter, chopped walnuts, herbs and milk. Work your batter with your hands adding more flour if necessary to obtain a compact but soft ball. Cover and let it rest for an hour.
In the meantime, in a bowl prepare the filling by mixing together the stracciatella cheese, anchovies and chicory. Once it has rested, work your mixture with your hands and divide it to obtain 6/8 balls. For each ball, flatten it on a hard surface, place your filling in the middle of your disk and close it. Work it again with your hand to obtain a ball.
In a baking tray with baking paper, place the balls making sure there's enough distance in between as they will rise. In a coffee cup mix flour and turmeric with some water to obtain a soft yellow cream and compose the typical crosses on your balls. In another cup, break two egg yolks and brush the whole surface of the buns to get them brown while cooking. Bake in the over at 200 for about 30 mins, keeping an eye on their rising and consistency.
Serve warm on their own or with a side of nice Italian ham!
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