delicious treats

I'm not about to blow you away with an out of this world recipe... but i am going to share with you the most simple, and deliciously light recipe of vanilla buns with lemon icing. They are quick to bake, and so much fun to decorate! I didn't get time to bake over Easter but saved these eggs specially!

I am also a secret fan of mixing the prettiest shades of icing... ( the fun part as I am unable to eat starch- no worries it's been years, and can eat almond substitutes = macaroons & meringues.

THE RECIPE

Makes 18! ( to make fewer adjust quantities)

110g sifted self raising flour

1 heaped teaspoon baking powder

110g soft margarine

110g caster sugar

2 large eggs

3-4 drops good vanilla essence

To finish- lots of icing (made entirely with squeezed lemon juice) food colouring, crispy shelled eggs or dolly mixtures.

1.Take a large mixing bowl, sift baking powder and flour from a height to give a good airing ( helps make buns extra light!)

2. Simply add ALL other ingredients and whisk ( electric works best) for approx 6 minutes- until pale and airy. 

3. spoon into bun cases- i made exactly 18 from this recipe standard size.

4. Bake for approx 9-10 mins at 160 degrees C in a PRE-HEATED FAN assisted oven.

( Gas mark 3, or 170 degrees c in a non fan oven)

5. Test buns with sharp knife- should be clean- no mixture then leave to cool.

6. The fun part- mix icing sugar entirely with freshly squeezed lemon juice, add 1 drop of red/pink dye decorate, keep adding 1 drop of red or blue to get a large variety of pinky blue subtle shades!!- add sweets- enjoy.