Aberdeen Butteries (Rowies)

A traditional Scottish savory bread roll made by layering a yeasted dough with plenty of butter and lard.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 319.9 kcals 5118.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 23.8 grams 381.5 grams
Fat 24.9 grams 398.2 grams
Protein 3.4 grams 54.3 grams
Cook Time
18 mins
Produces
16 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
1
unit
Jam
ready-made, to serve
Dairy
275
g
Butter
plus extra to serve
GrainsCereals
500
g
Strong Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
350
ml
Water
warm
NutsSeeds
OilsFats
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
for greasing
100
g

Steps

  • Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir in warm water until the mixture forms a dough.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl and prove for one hour until doubled.
  • Cream butter and lard together and divide into four portions.
  • Knead the proved dough briefly on a floured surface.
  • Roll dough into a 40cm x 20cm rectangle about 1cm thick.
  • Spread one portion of fat over the bottom two-thirds of the dough.
  • Fold the dough into thirds to create three layers of thickness.
  • Roll out to 40cm x 20cm again and repeat the spreading and folding.
  • Repeat the process twice more until all fat is used via four total rollings.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roll out a final time, cut into 16 pieces, and shape into round buns.
  • Place on a tray and prove for 45 minutes until doubled.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 200°C until golden-brown and cool on a rack.
  • Serve warm with butter and jam.