Not sure when the
tradition of giving Plum Shuttles originated but they hail from the weaving and lace making areas of
Rutland - hence the buns shaped like weavers' shuttles. I have heard that carraway seeds are sometimes used in the
recipe. Not in this one though - Valentine Buns - Plum Shuttles
- 450g Plain Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 tbsp dried yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 50ml warm water
- 50g butter
- 125ml milk
- 1 egg
- 255g currants










