Fruit bun
A Jamaican fruit bun loaf of bread
TypeSweet roll
Main ingredientsFruit, fruit peel, spices; sometimes nuts
VariationsCurrant bun

Fruit buns are a type of sweet roll made with fruit, fruit peel, spices and sometimes nuts. They are a tradition in Britain and former British colonies including Jamaica, Australia,[1] Singapore[2] and India.[3] They are made with fruit and fruit peel and are similar to Bath buns, which are sprinkled and cooked with sugar nibs.[4] One variety is a currant bun.[5]

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References

  1. ↑ Jessica Johnston (March 16, 2005). "It's a bun-anza". Archived from the original on August 7, 2011.
  2. ↑ Betty Saw (March 3, 2001). "Using bread improver". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Best before date of food items is date of expiry". The Indian Express. July 2, 2009.
  4. ↑ Y G Tharakan (2005). A Guide To Food And Beverage. McGraw-Hill Education (India). ISBN 9780070583337 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ I Williamson (1862). The practice of cookery and pastry (5 ed.). Edinburgh: Thomas Constable. p. 173 – via Google Books.
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