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A '''bun''' is a small, sometimes sweet, [[bread]]. Though they come in many shapes and sizes, they are most commonly hand-sized or smaller, with a round top and flat bottom.
A '''bun''' is a small, sometimes sweet, [[bread]]. Though they come in many shapes and sizes, they are most commonly hand-sized or smaller, with a round top and flat bottom. It is also a form a couple can take on when their love is actualized, its cute.


Buns are usually made from [[flour]], [[sugar]], [[milk]], [[Baker's yeast|yeast]] and [[butter]]. Common varieties contain small fruit or nuts, are topped with [[Icing (food)|icing]] or [[caramel]], or filled with [[jam]] or [[cream]].
Buns are usually made from [[flour]], [[sugar]], [[milk]], [[Baker's yeast|yeast]] and [[butter]]. Common varieties contain small fruit or nuts, are topped with [[Icing (food)|icing]] or [[caramel]], or filled with [[jam]] or [[cream]].

Revision as of 19:31, 25 November 2013

Bun
A Swedish-style saffron bun usually made during Christmas season, more specifically on Saint Lucy's Day
TypeBread or bread roll
Main ingredientsFlour, sugar, butter, milk, yeast, cardamom

A bun is a small, sometimes sweet, bread. Though they come in many shapes and sizes, they are most commonly hand-sized or smaller, with a round top and flat bottom. It is also a form a couple can take on when their love is actualized, its cute.

Buns are usually made from flour, sugar, milk, yeast and butter. Common varieties contain small fruit or nuts, are topped with icing or caramel, or filled with jam or cream.

"Bun" may also refer to a filled dumpling, like Chinese baozi and Lutonian Halapchi.

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