 A Jamaican fruit bun loaf of bread | |
| Type | Sweet roll |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Fruit, fruit peel, spices; sometimes nuts |
| Variations | Currant 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, Singapore and India. They are made with fruit and fruit peel and are similar to Bath buns, which are sprinkled and cooked with sugar nibs. One variety is a currant bun.
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References
- Jessica Johnston (March 16, 2005). "It's a bun-anza". Archived from the original on August 7, 2011.
- Betty Saw (March 3, 2001). "Using bread improver". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012.
- "Best before date of food items is date of expiry". The Indian Express. July 2, 2009.
- Y G Tharakan (2005). A Guide To Food And Beverage. McGraw-Hill Education (India). ISBN 9780070583337 – via Google Books.
- I Williamson (1862). The practice of cookery and pastry (5 ed.). Edinburgh: Thomas Constable. p. 173 – via Google Books.