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- Sultanas – 150 g<\/li>\n
- Orange juice – approx. 5 tbsp<\/li>\n
- Dry yeast – 7 g<\/li>\n
- Sugar – 1 tbsp<\/li>\n
- Milk – 170 ml (lukewarm)<\/li>\n
- Flour – about 500 g<\/li>\n
- Eggs – 3<\/li>\n
- Yolk – 1<\/li>\n
- Sugar – 120 g + 1 tbsp for the sponge<\/li>\n
- Zest of 1 orange<\/li>\n
- Vanilla sugar – 20 g<\/li>\n
- Honey – 1 tbsp<\/li>\n
- Butter (softened) – 120 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For glazing:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Warm water – 50 ml<\/li>\n
- Milk powder – 80 to 90 g<\/li>\n
- Icing sugar – 4 to 5 tsp to your taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For decoration (optional):<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Dark cooking chocolate – approx. 50 g<\/li>\n
- Smarties mini eggs (or M’D’Ms)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Method is explained and illustrated below. Enjoy!<\/p>\n
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Preparations (recommended to be made the day before baking)<\/strong><\/p>\n
Grit zest of 1 orange (only the yellow part of it).<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk1-1-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPlace it into a small dish or container…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk2-1-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… add the sugar and mix it in.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk3-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nYou can also rub zest into sugar by hand. The process releases citrus oils, creating a highly aromatic and flavoured, damp sugar.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk4-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nCover the dish with the zest-induced sugar with a lid or a cling film, and put it in the fridge until you start baking your bun.<\/p>\n
Cut the orange you just gritted zest off, in half, and squeeze the juice out of it.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk5-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPlace sultanas into a separate dish…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk6-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… and add orange juice.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk7-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nCover the dish with the lid or a cling film, and leave it in the fridge until you start baking your bun.<\/p>\n
Baking the bun<\/strong><\/p>\n
When you are ready to bake, start from sifting the flour into a bowl.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk8-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nNow make a sponge to enhance texture of the dough. Place dry yeast into a separate bowl…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk9-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… add 1 tablespoon of sugar…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk10-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… and lukewarm milk…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk11-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… and 5 to 6 tablespoons of flour out of the total amount.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk12-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nStir it up until combined…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk13-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… cover with a lid or a cling film, and leave in a warm and dry place for 15 to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
Carefully pour the wet sultanas into a sieve, to drain extra juice…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk14-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… and place them onto paper towels to dry.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk15-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTime to start making the dough. Place 3 eggs and 1 yolk into a main mixing bowl…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk16-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… add 1\/2 teaspoon of salt…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk17-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n…add vanilla sugar…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk18-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… add sugar induced with orange zest…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk19-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… and whisk until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk20-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTime to get your sponge out. Look how beautifully it has grown!<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk21-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAdd the sponge to the mixture in the main bowl.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk22-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nChange the whisks of your mixer to these hooks – they are specifically for kneading the dough.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk24-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAdd a tablespoon of honey…<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk23-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n… and start kneading, adding flour gradually.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk25-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nOnce each portion of the flour has fully incorporated, add the next portion.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/psk1-1-scaled.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n