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Smarties® Iced Buns

Plate of sweet bread rolls with white icing and colorful candy toppings on a white cake stand against a blue background.
Plate of sweet bread rolls with white icing and colorful candy toppings on a white cake stand against a blue background.
  • Number of servings
    16

The foundation of our iced buns is a wonderfully soft, light dough, made with a hint of lemon zest to give it a fresh, clean taste. Each bun is then generously topped with a smooth, crisp layer of icing that provides a satisfying snap. The final touch is a scattering of colourful milk chocolate SMARTIES® Mini Mix ins, which adds a fun, crunchy texture and a flavour everyone knows and loves. It's this delightful contrast of soft bun, crisp icing, and crunchy chocolate that makes these buns a truly memorable treat for all ages. 

We designed this iced bun recipe specifically for the demands of a professional kitchen, where time and consistency are key. The method is straightforward and easy to follow, ensuring every bun you bake has the same high quality. This level of consistency helps build customer trust and reduces waste and are made to last. They stay fresh and appealing from the morning coffee rush right through to the afternoon snack period, giving you a reliable, all-day sales opportunity. Their versatility makes them a fantastic choice for any menu, they are perfect for quick grab-and-go sales, make an ideal pairing with coffee, or can be served as a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert in large-scale catering. For more inspiration, see our dessert menu ideas to help grow your bakery selection or try our take on the classic fudge made with SMARTIES®. 

Ingredients
For the buns:
  • 250g strong white flour
  • 250g plain flour
  • 125ml warm water
  • 125m warm milk
  • 7g dried yeast
  • 1g salt
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 5g lemon zest
  • 50g egg
  • 50g butter
For the topping:
  • 60g icing sugar
  • 10ml water
  • 80g Smarties mix-in
Preparation
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 170°C.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, add both flours, the warm water, warm milk, dried yeast, salt, caster sugar and lemon zest.
  • 3
    Add the beaten egg and the softened butter. Continue mixing until the dough forms, then knead for 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Place the dough back into the bowl and cover with cling film. Leave it to prove for 1 hour.
  • 5
    Divide the dough into portions, shape into rounds and place onto the baking trays. Then cover with a tea towel and set aside to prove for a further 30 minutes.
  • 6
    Bake the buns for 20–25 minutes, or until well risen and golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • 7
    Mix the icing sugar with the water to form a smooth, slightly thick icing. Dip the tops of the cooled buns into the icing, coating them evenly.
  • 8
    Sprinkle the Smarties Mixins over the buns and leave to set before serving.
TYPICAL VALUES Per 100gPer serveAdult RI% RI*
Energy kJ1706820 

 

 

Energy kcal404194200010%
Fat g8.74.2706%
of which: saturates g5.02.42012%
Carbohydrate g71.034.126013%
of which: sugars g21.110.19011%
Fibre g2.61.3--
Protein g9.24.4509%
Sodium g10.394.992.4208%
Salt g0.170.0861%

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Each iced bun typically contains:

EnergyFatSaturatesSugarsSalt

820 kJ

194 kcal

4.2g2.4g10.1g0.08g
10%*6%*12%*11%*1%*

of an adult's Reference Intake (RI)* 
Energy per 100g: 1706kJ   404kcal 
*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).