Description
Rock buns are a classic British treat, perfect for tea time or any time you crave a delicious, quick bake. These delightful buns are studded with mixed dried fruit and have a hint of cinnamon for a warm flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (like raisins, currants, or chopped dried apricots)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons milk (plus more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter and rub it into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add sugar and fruit: Stir in sugar and dried fruit.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and mix to form a stiff dough.
- Form and bake: Drop mounds of dough onto baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, add chocolate chips or nuts.
- Best enjoyed fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
