Boston Bun
Check out this delightful Boston Bun recipe created in a Panasonic SD-R2530 Automatic Bread Maker. Known for its thick layer of vanilla and coconut icing, this afternoon delight pairs perfectly with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Created by wholesomepatisserie.
Ingredients
Bun
- 2 tsp8g instant yeast (8g)
- 2.5 cupsplain all-purpose flour (375g)
- 0.25 cupgolden caster sugar (55g)
- 0.5 tspfine salt
- 80 gunsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1large egg beaten
- 0.67 cupmilk (160ml)
- 1 tspvanilla extract (5ml)
- 50 graisins
- 50 gsultanas
Icing
- 60 gunsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cupsicing sugar (300g)
- 1 tspvanilla extract (5ml)
- 1.5 tbspmilk
- Shredded coconut to sprinkle on top
Steps
Bun
1) Remove the bread pan from the machine and attach the kneading blade.
2) Place the dry ingredients in the bread pan in the order listed above starting with the yeast and ending with the salt. Ensure the yeast does not touch the blade.
3) Pour in the liquid ingredients starting with the melted butter and ending with the vanilla. Pour the liquids in the edge of the pan to avoid splashing.
4) Place bread pan back into the machine and close the lid.
5) Add the raisins and sultanas in the automatic fruit & nut dispenser.
6) Set the machine to basic raisin bread and press start.
7) When the dough cycle is complete, carefully remove bread pan from the machine and allow the bread to pop out by gently shaking the pan onto a wire rack.
8) Allow bun to cool completely.
Icing
1) In a large mixing bowl, beat butter for a few seconds until creamy.
2) Sift over half of the icing sugar and beat until creamy.
3) Sift over remaining icing sugar, pour in vanilla and milk. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
4) Spread icing over cooled bun and sprinkle with shredded coconut. Allow the icing to set.
5) Slice, serve and enjoy.
