Buns? Rolls? Muffins? Bread Machine Apple Breakfast Buns Muffins

I had a very difficult time deciding what to call these yeasty apple and raisin buns . . . rolls . . . muffins?

Web Definitions defines a roll as “A bread roll is a piece of bread, usually small and round.”

A bun is defined as ” . . . a small rounded bread either plain or sweet bun.”

A muffin is defined as ” . . . muffin a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan.”

I’ve decided this recipe for breakfast buns/muffins doesn’t meet the specifications for a roll. They really aren’t a small, round piece of bread. I’m on the fence when it comes to narrowing down my choice between a bun or a muffin.

The recipe starts out in the bread machine as a yeasty sweet bun with a dough that is much like a muffin batter, then ends up in a muffin tin to bake to a light, golden goodness.

Oh, well. I guess it really doesn’t matter. After all, these buns/muffins made for a terrific breakfast, and froze beautifully for a quick workday morning treat.

I’d be curious to know what you think they are. Happy baking!

Bread Machine Apple Breakfast Buns Muffins

Servings: 18

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup water
1 large egg
2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 tsp salt
¼ cup sugar
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
3 tsp bread machine yeast
1 large apple, chopped
1 cup raisins
½ cup walnut pieces

1. Combine ingredients EXCEPT walnut pieces into bread machine according to the manufacturers directions.
2. Set machine on dough cycle.
3. Preheat oven to 350.
4. Dough will be moist. Fill non-stick muffin tins ¾ way full with dough.
5. Bake 15 – 20 minutes until buns are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 162, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 4

• Total Fat: 4.35g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 183mg
• Total Carbs: 28.29g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.37g
• Sugars: 9.51g
• Protein: 4.31g

Please see disclaimer for further details. Nutrition information is compiled with MacGourmet. If you find discrepancies, please let me know. It’s important to  me that I provide you with accurate information.

Last updated by Kristi Rimkus at February 23, 2011.

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