Fruit bun

Fruit bun

A Jamaican fruit bun loaf of bread
Type	Sweet roll
Main ingredients	Fruit, fruit peel, spices; sometimes nuts
Variations	Currant bun
Cookbook: Fruit bun  Media: Fruit 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]

See also

• Hot cross bun
• Bath bun
• Sally Lunn bun
• Fruitcake
• List of buns

References

5. Tharakan A Guide To Food And Beverage Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005 ISBN 0-07-058333-1, 978-0-07-058333-7
6. I Williamson The practice of cookery and pastry Edition 5 1862 Oxford University page 173