Name: Courgette, Cheddar And Basil Heart Buns
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: Courgette 450gm; Plain Flour 150gm; Spelt Flour (whole wheat 150 gm); Instant Yeast 2 tsp; Sea Salt 1 tsp; Spring Onions 4; Basil 30 gm; Cheddar cheese 150 gm; Buttermilk 170gm; white onion 1 (finely chopped)

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These courgette breads are healthy but tasty anytime! Packed with vegetables, whole wheat spelt flour and cultured dairy. They are protein rich and delicious.

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 20

Total Time 2 20

Served AsSnacks

CuisineBritish

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Ingredients

Instructions

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Grate the courgettes and leave for 30 minutes to drain the juices. Squeeze and set aside.
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Mix together all dry ingredients (flours, salt and yeast)
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Add chopped spring onions, chopped white onion, grated courgettes, dried basil and shredded cheddar.
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Add in the buttermilk and mix in medium high speed for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is shiny and elastic.
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Place in greased bowl and rest it for an hour.
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Knock down the dough. Divide in 40gms balls.
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Roll into a circle. Brush with olive oil and spread dried basil on top.
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Start rolling from one end to form a log.
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Fold half of each roll over the top of its other half, sealing ends.
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Starting 1 inch from the sealed end, cut all the way through the dough to the folded end.
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Turn cut sides out so they faces up, forming a heart shape.
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Place all the hearts in baking sheet and let rest for half an hour.
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Brush with olive oil on top and bake in preheated oven at 180C for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.