Boston bun

Boston bun
Type Spiced bun
Place of origin Australasia
Main ingredients Coconut icing

A Boston bun is a large spiced bun with a thick layer of coconut icing, prevalent in Australia and New Zealand. Traditionally the bun contained sieved potato,[1] and modern versions sometimes contain raisins. It is often served sliced and buttered, to accompany a cup of tea. The origin of the name is unknown.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Boston Bun" Archived July 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine., recipe, New Zealand Woman's Weekly
  2. "Aussie Food Terms". The Australian Dictionary Centre. October 2004. Archived from the original on April 11, 2009. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
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