Boston bun explained

Boston bun
Alternate Name:Sally Lunn
Place Of Origin:Australia, New Zealand
Type:Spiced bun
Main Ingredient:Wheat flour, raising agent, water or milk, sugar, dried fruit, spices, coconut icing

A Boston bun, also known as a Sally Lunn, is a large spiced bun with a thick layer of coconut icing, prevalent in Australia and New Zealand. Traditionally the bun contains sieved mashed potato,[1] and modern versions sometimes contain raisins or sultanas, the inclusion of which dates from the 1930s.[2] Records for the sale of a product named "Boston Bun" can be found dating from the early 20th century.[3] It is often served sliced and buttered, to accompany a cup of tea. The origin of the name is unknown.[4] In the North Island of New Zealand, it is also known as a "Sally Lunn", although it has no relation to the traditional English bun of the same name.

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  1. http://www.nzwomansweekly.co.nz/food/recipes/boston-bun-images/story/4100158/ "Boston Bun"
  2. News: RECIPES. 1930-09-06. Wagga Wagga Express (NSW : 1930 - 1939). 2019-09-03. 15.
  3. News: BREVITIES. 1906-06-23. Independent (Footscray, Vic. : 1883 - 1922). 2019-09-03. 2.
  4. Web site: Aussie Food Terms . October 2004 . The Australian Dictionary Centre . 2008-09-09 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090411085751/http://www.anu.edu.au/ANDC/pubs/ozwords/October_2004/FTCOct04.html . April 11, 2009 .