Boston Bun

A Boston bun is a big, spiced bun that is commonly consumed throughout Australia and New Zealand. The traditional version is characterized by a thick layer of coconut icing on the exterior, while the interior contains mashed potatoes. The modern version can sometimes contain raisins, and is usually served sliced as an accompaniment to tea. Boston bun is commonly known as Sally Lunn in New Zealand, and it is believed that the original recipe came from Boston during the gold rush years in the 1850s. However, the inventor of the dish and the origins of its name remain a mystery up to this day.