Paris buns
Sweetened breadlike cake similar to scones
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paris buns are a sweet baked good that falls between a scone and a cake.[1] They are typically decorated with currants or pearl sugar nibs.[2] A recipe from an 1881 cookbook refers to Paris buns as "Scotch" and says that three of the buns cost a penny.[3] They used to be popular in Belfast, Northern Ireland as well as in western Scotland,[2] or in poorer regions.[4]
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Region or stateScotland
Serving temperaturewarm
Main ingredientsflour, butter, sugar, fruit, egg, milk, sugar nibs
In popular culture
- John Dufresne included the story 'Lemonade & Paris Buns' in his 2005 short story collection Johnny Too Bad.[5]
- Van Morrison mentions Paris buns in the song 'Cleaning Windows' from his 1982 album Beautiful Vision.[6]
