Fruit bun
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A Jamaican fruit bun loaf of bread
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| Type | Sweet roll |
| Main ingredient(s) | 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[1] and former British colonies including Jamaica, Australia,[2] Singapore,[3] and India.[4] They are made with fruit and fruit peel and are similar to bath buns, which are sprinkled and cooked with sugar nibs.[5] One variety is a currant bun.[6]
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- ↑ Tharakan A Guide To Food And Beverage Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005 ISBN 0-07-058333-1, 978-0-07-058333-7
- ↑ I Williamson The practice of cookery and pastry Edition 5 1862 Oxford University page 173
