Rock Buns
Sweet, crumbly pastries with crisp golden edges and soft, fruity centers. Traditionally made with flour, butter, sugar, and dried fruit, these crunchy, old-fashioned treats are perfect for tea time or a cozy homemade dessert.
Updated : 01 December, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
2 cup
Flour
1 teaspoon
Baking powder
0.5 cup
Butter
0.5 cup
Sugar
1 teaspoon
Vanilla
1 teaspoon
Nutmeg
1
Eggs
3 tablespoon
Milk
0.5 cup
Raisins
pinch
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl mix together flour, baking powder, sugar, nutmeg, salt.
Step 2
Use your fingertips to rub cold butter into the flour until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Beat the egg with milk. Pour into the dry mixture. Add raisins. Mix until you get a thick, rough dough (not smooth).
Step 4
Scoop rough spoonfuls of dough and drop onto a greased baking sheet. They should look “rocky,” not perfect.
Step 5
Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes. Remove when golden brown and crisp at the edges.
Step 6
Perfect with tea, coffee, or as a snack.
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