 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,[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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- ^ I Williamson (1862). The practice of cookery and pastry (5 ed.). Edinburgh: Thomas Constable. p. 173 – via Google Books.