Best 4 Moravian Love Feast Buns Recipes

Indulge in a journey of flavors with Moravian Love Feast Buns, a delightful pastry rooted in the rich history and traditions of the Moravian Church. These soft and pillowy buns hold a special place in the hearts of Moravians, symbolizing unity, love, and community. As you embark on this culinary adventure, discover the secrets behind these beloved buns, from the classic Moravian Love Feast Bun recipe to variations like the Moravian Love Feast Cinnamon Buns and Gluten-Free Moravian Love Feast Buns. Each recipe offers a unique twist while staying true to the essence of this cherished tradition.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BREAD MACHINE MORAVIAN LOVEFEAST BREAD

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Moravian lovefeast bread is tradionally made in the shape of sweet rolls and served after church services on Christmas Eve. This sweet bread is great for breakfast or coffee.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories Breads

Time 2h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground mace
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons nonfat dry milk powder
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup plain mashed potatoes
1/3 cup water, plus
1 teaspoon water
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 large egg

Steps:

All ingredients must be at room temperature.
Add ingredients in the order specified in your bread machine owner's manual.
Set bread machine on standard bread making setting.
Select crust light.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1361.2, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 255.5, Sodium 2088.7, Carbohydrate 244.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 39.5, Protein 39.5

LOVEFEAST BUNS

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This recipe is 200 yrs old! It comes from the Winkler Bakery, Old Salem, NC. The bakery was founded in 1799. Christian Winkler took over the bakery in 1807. www.oldsalem.org

Provided by Christine Chamberlain

Categories Sweet Breads

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 c hot, dry, mashed potatoes, unseasoned
1/2 c scalded milk
1 c sugar
1/2 c butter, room temperature
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 lb +/- flour for soft dough
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 pkg yeast
1/2 c warm water
2 Tbsp orange rind
2 Tbsp lemon rind, grated
2 Tbsp orange juice, fresh
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp mace

Steps:

1. Cream butter and sugar; add potatoes, mix well. Add lukewarm milk, then eggs, mix well.
2. Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to mixture.
3. Combine seasonings, and rind, mix in. Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
4. Knead on a well-floured table. Form into ball, place in a greased bowl. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
5. Punch down; let rise again 5-10 minutes. Flouring hands well (dough will be sticky) form in to small balls (about 3 oz.).
6. Place on a cookie sheet. Slash tops with a razor blade (to release air). Cover. Let rise until double in size.
7. Bake at 350 till golden brown all over, (15-20 mins.). Makes about 30 buns.

MORAVIAN LOVE FEAST BUNS

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A sweet, buttery yeast bun from The Family Christmas Cookbook: Best-loved Recipes from the Christmas Annual

Provided by CocinaCubana

Categories Breads

Time 9h20m

Yield 16 buns, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter
4 -5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup cold butter
8 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Place cubed potato and enough water to cover in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook potatountil fork-tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the potato water. Mash potato to measure 1/2 cup; set aside.
In the same saucepan combine potato water, 1/4 cup of water and1/2 cup butter. Heat until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F).
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, the sugar,salt, and yeast; mix well. Add warm potato water mixture; beat until well blended. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beatinguntil smooth. Cover and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.
Grease cookie sheets. Punch down dough several times to remove all air bubbles. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead dough 6 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Dividedough into 16 pieces. Shape each into smooth, round bun; place on greased cookie sheets. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees F) until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Uncover dough. Cut 1/4 cup cold butter into 16 equal pieces. Press one piece into the center of each bun. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 232.1, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14.8, Protein 4.5

MORAVIAN SUGAR CAKE (AUTHENTIC)

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My Grandma would roll over in her grave right now if she knew I was posting her Moravian Sugar Cake recipe but why keep such a delish recipe under wrap? My family is Moravian this recipe comes straight from the church. My Grandma used to make this all the time on Sunday mornings for breakfast with coffee or tea. It's a bit time consuming, but well worth the effort.

Provided by Sherie717

Categories Breakfast

Time 4h45m

Yield 2 large sheet cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (1 tablespoon) package dry yeast, dissolved in
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup hot mashed potatoes (if using instant, use water for liquid & do not add salt)
1 cup scalded milk, cooled to warm
6 -7 cups flour
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup flour
1 lb light brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 dash cinnamon

Steps:

To proof yeast, add a pinch of sugar to the yeast in lukewarm water (hot water will kill the yeast action). If it foams, it is good.
In large mixing bowl, cream eggs, salt, sugar & shortening till smooth.
Gradually add warm milk & mashed potatoes, stirring a bit. Then add yeast, mixing well. Add flour, a cup at a time, until dough is stiff enough to turn out on a floured board.
Knead dough until soft & spongy (about 10-15 minutes by hand, or if done in a food processor, mix until it forms a ball). Place in large greased bowl in a draft free, warm place & cover with a damp towel. Let dough double in size (approx. 2-3 hours).
Punch down and divide dough.
Place in greased pie pans or large cookie sheets, cover & let double in size again (approx. 1 ½ hrs.).
Spread melted butter on top of cakes, punching holes in dough about 1 inch apart with fingers. Be careful not to punch down to bottom of pan but only half way down. Mix the topping thoroughly & pour into holes in the dough.
Sprinkle remaining crumbs over top & sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden & fully baked on the bottom. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4005.4, Fat 151.7, SaturatedFat 66.2, Cholesterol 388.2, Sodium 2876.9, Carbohydrate 609.5, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 272.9, Protein 57.7

Tips:

Use a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook to make the dough. This will save you time and effort.
If you don't have a stand mixer, you can make the dough by hand. Be sure to knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place them in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
Let the buns rise again in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
Bake the buns at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Serve the buns warm with butter and honey or your favorite jam.

Conclusion:

Moravian Love Feast Buns are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft, fluffy, and have a slightly sweet flavor. These buns are also a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. So next time you have some leftover mashed potatoes, be sure to give this recipe a try.