Ingredients
Bun
- 2 tsp 8g instant yeast (8g)
- 2 1/2 cups plain all-purpose flour (375g)
- 1/4 cup golden caster sugar (55g)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 80 g unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2/3 cup milk (160ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- 50 g raisins
- 50 g sultanas
Icing
- 60 g unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups icing sugar (300g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp milk
- Shredded coconut to sprinkle on top
Instructions
Bun
- Remove the bread pan from the machine and attach the kneading blade.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place bread pan back into the machine and close the lid.
- Add the raisins and sultanas in the automatic fruit & nut dispenser.
- Set the machine to basic raisin bread and press start.
- 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.
- Allow bun to cool completely.
Icing
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter for a few seconds until creamy.
- Sift over half of the icing sugar and beat until creamy.
- Sift over remaining icing sugar, pour in vanilla and milk. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread icing over cooled bun and sprinkle with shredded coconut. Allow the icing to set.
- Slice, serve and enjoy.
