Name: Best Boston bun recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups bread flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup caster sugar; 7g sachet instant yeast; 1/2 tsp mixed spice; 50g butter; 2/3 cup milk; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup sultanas; 1 egg, beaten (extra); 1 2/3 cups icing sugar, sifted; 50g butter, softened; 2 tbsp warm milk; few drops pink food colouring; 1 tsp desiccated coconut

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 01/31/2022

Skip the trip to the bakery and make this delicious and impressive Boston bun for morning or afternoon tea. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups bread flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup caster sugar
7g sachet instant yeast
1/2 tsp mixed spice
50g butter
2/3 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sultanas
1 egg, beaten (extra)

For icing

1 2/3 cups icing sugar, sifted
50g butter, softened
2 tbsp warm milk
few drops pink food colouring
1 tsp desiccated coconut

Method

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, place flour, salt, sugar, yeast and mixed spice. Mix to combine. Melt butter in a small saucepan, then add milk and allow to warm slightly. Add to dry ingredients with beaten egg and mix for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if necessary. Add sultanas and mix until well distributed through dough.
Step 2

Alternatively, mix everything by hand in a large bowl, kneading well until smooth and elastic.
Step 3

Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic. Leave for 1 hour in a warm place until doubled in size.
Step 4

Preheat oven to 180C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Form into a ball, then place on the tray and press out into a 25cm circle. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave to rise for 30 minutes.
Step 5

Brush the top of the risen dough with the extra beaten egg. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bun is golden and feels hollow when tapped on the base. Set aside to cool.
Step 6

To make the icing, use hand-held beaters to beat icing sugar with butter and milk until thick. Add a little extra milk if required. Add enough food colouring to reach the desired pink. Spread thickly on top of the cooled bun. Sprinkle with coconut. Cut into thick slices to serve.