Citrus Energy Rusk

Citrus Energy Rusk

Servings: 4 People
Course: Baking, Breakfast, Snack

Method
 

  1. Citrus Energy Rusk (Lemon & Pineapple Boost)
    A hearty, crunchy South African rusk packed with oats, muesli, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, and bright citrus flavour — now lightly sweetened for a classic bakery-style finish.
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    🥣 Ingredients
    Dry mix
    • 3 cups self-raising flour
    • 2 cups oats
    • 1 cup muesli
    • 1 cup sunflower seeds
    • ½ cup sesame seeds
    • 1 cup coconut
    • 1 cup raisins
    • 1 cup sultanas
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • 1 cup chopped assorted nuts
    • 1 cup white sugar
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    🍊 Citrus BlixSam flavour boost
    • Zest of 2 lemons
    • Zest of 1 orange
    • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
    • 1 tsp BlixSam Lemon Cake Flavouring
    • 1 tsp BlixSam Pineapple Cake Flavouring
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    🧈 Wet ingredients
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup melted butter
    • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
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    🔥 Method
    1. Mix dry ingredients
    Combine flour, oats, muesli, seeds, nuts, coconut, dried fruit, and sugar in a large bowl.
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    1. Add citrus flavour
    Mix lemon and orange zest through the dry mixture. Add BlixSam Lemon and Pineapple Cake Flavourings and mix evenly.
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    1. Add wet ingredients
    Whisk eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and orange juice together.
    Pour into dry mix and stir until a thick dough forms.
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    1. Shape & bake
    Press into a greased tray or shape into logs.
    Bake at 180°C for 35–45 minutes until golden brown.
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    1. Dry into rusks
    Cool slightly, slice into blocks, then dry at 90–110°C for 2–4 hours or overnight until crisp.
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    ☕ Serve
    Perfect with coffee or tea — crunchy, citrusy, and lightly sweet.
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