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Blue Crab Buns with Clover (Once in a Blue Moon)

Blue Crab Buns with Clover for a Once in a Blue Moon Treat

Blue Crab Buns with Clover are a whimsical and flavorful creation, perfect for special gatherings and a treat everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 22 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Milk or Water Substitute with non-dairy milk for vegan option
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free options available
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast Check for freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Butterfly Pea Powder Consider spirulina as an alternative
  • 1 cup Clover Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup Potato Flour Cornstarch can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Clover Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Coconut oil or vegan butter as substitute
  • 1 large Egg White Omit for vegan variation
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Choose organic if preferred
  • 1 cup Butterfly Pea Tea Brewed strong for vivid colors
For the Curd
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Huckleberries Foraged or store-bought
  • 0.75 cup Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 1 whole Vanilla Bean Use extract as an alternative
  • 3 large Eggs Silken tofu as vegan alternative

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer, combine lukewarm milk or water with all-purpose flour and sprinkle in the active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Mix remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Combine yeast mixture with dry ingredients, clover honey, and melted butter until smooth. Knead dough until elastic, then refrigerate overnight.
Crafting Crabs
  1. Divide chilled dough into portions. Form a larger piece into the crab body, using smaller pieces for legs and pinchers. Shape dough into crabs, adding features for visual appeal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing room for rising.
Final Rising
  1. Cover baking sheet with a towel and let crabs rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until puffy.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush risen crabs with beaten egg white. Cut textures into dough for a rustic look. Bake for 16-22 minutes until lightly browned.
Glazing
  1. Prepare glaze with powdered sugar and strong butterfly pea tea. Whisk until smooth. Brush or drizzle glaze over cooled buns for added flavor.
Making Curd
  1. Simmer blueberries and huckleberries with sugar and vanilla bean until soft. Strain to remove skins. Return liquid to heat, whisk in eggs, and cook until thickened. Cool and serve.
Serving
  1. Serve Blue Crab Buns with Clover at room temperature or warmed, alongside huckleberry-blueberry curd.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, check yeast freshness and allow sufficient rising time. Experiment with shapes for creative presentations.

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