Recipe of the Month

Savoury Hot Cross Buns

A delicious savoury alternative to the traditional Hot Cross Bun, with the same spicy-sweet taste we enjoy. With mature cheddar, sage and bacon glazed with maple syrup, what more could you want as a replacement for the traditional Sunday morning breakfast. Ingredients

55g salted butter, cubed, at room temperature 460g bread flour 1 tsp salt 40ml soft brown sugar 1 tsp mixed spices 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp mixed peel (optional) 11g Instant dry yeast 1 large egg, beaten 200ml warm water ½ cup raisins or sultanas (optional) 230g mature cheddar, grated 250g streaky bacon halved lengthways 60ml maple syrup, for brushing 30g fresh thyme sprigs, to garnish icing sugar

Method

Grease and line a deep roasting tray. Rub the butter into the flour and add in salt, sugar, spices and then mix. Add the yeast and mix again. Beat the egg and warm water together and add to the dough. Mix the ingredients to form a soft dough then knead for 10 minutes until you get a smooth and elastic result. Mix in the raisins or sultanas, if you are using them.

Split the dough up into 12 equal amounts and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the grated cheddar cheese then wrap two slices of bacon over the top of the dough to form a cross. Place the dough balls in the tray and loosely cover with cling wrap and allow to prove until roughly doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (160 °C for fan-forced). Brush the bacon with maple syrup and sprinkle some thyme leaves over the buns.

Bake in a preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Test the buns are cooked correctly but tapping them, they should make a hollow sound when tapped. Serve warm with loads of butter for spreading.

Enjoy!

Fowler & Smith are evolving and expanding!

We are delighted to say that we have taken over number 32 Broad Street and will be opening our doors on the 12th April to our new antiques, vintage and contemporary centre, as well as our brand new and exciting café/restaurant – No 32 Broad Street.

This is such an exciting collaboration with other antiques and vintage dealers bringing you a broader range of interesting items to peruse over 3 floors.

To add, we have 2 super talented Chef’s, Craig and our community and dealer network to keep the space Pedro who will be offering a range of British, healthy, relevant, and progressive. European and World Cuisine, Street Food, yummy breakfasts and a good range of vegan and vegetarian dishes, as well as boozy afternoon teas! Due to COVID-19 we won’t be able to sit people inside for food immediately, however, we can sit you Explore our new Fowler & Smith online showroom.Explore our new Fowler & Smith online showroom. Another point to mention, all of our meat is locally outside in our amazing garden and we will have some exciting food and afternoon teas available. We’ve made our lovingly curated treasure trove of unusual & unique collectables, We’ve made our lovingly curated treasure trove of unusual & unique collectables, sourced, organic or/and free range, sustainability and statement pieces, modern & antique furniture, available to browse & buy online.statement pieces, modern & antique furniture, available to browse & buy online. welfare is highly important to us. We will also be offering a large takeaway menu and there is a secure cycle storage area for our visiting Discover exciting & original items, personally sourced & selected from across the Discover exciting & original items, personally sourced & selected from across the Our Mixologist and Café Manager Nick Grant is cyclists, providing somewhere safe to leave their bikes UK, Europe & Worldwide.UK, Europe & Worldwide. busy creating stunning cocktails to present with our and somewhere comfortable to sit and enjoy a drink delicious Sunday brunch menu and Corrie, Mark and and some hot food. We offer a wealth of knowledge & can advise & help source exactly what you need.We offer a wealth of knowledge & can advise & help source exactly what you need. Bex our Centre Managers are excited to assist you as you meander around the centre. We are already taking bookings, please consider For inspiration: follow us on social media, call us or browse our online showroom:For inspiration: follow us on social media, call us or browse our online showroom: booking via email to avoid disappointment - Another offering for the future is creative activities info@fowlerandsmith.co.uk fowlerandsmith.co.ukfowlerandsmith.co.uk in the form or wellbeing classes, painting, and events as well as entertaining pop up evenings! This is just We look forward to welcoming you! the start, we will strive to keep evolving, listening to Best and warm wishes, Corrie and Mark.