Bun Maska Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Bun Maska is a classic Irani café snack from Mumbai. It is made with soft pav or crusty brun buns. The butter, called maska, is whipped with a little cream and sugar until light and spreadable. The buns are sliced and layered with this maska, best enjoyed with a hot cup of chai.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Snacks

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Difficulty Level: Easy

Servings:

Calories: 151kcal

Author: Dassana Amit

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
salted, softened, at room temperature (or use unsalted and add a pinch of salt)
2 teaspoons powdered sugar - adjust to taste
1 tablespoon fresh cream or malai - optional but recommended
¼ teaspoon rose water or ⅛ teaspoon cardamom powder - optional, for a traditional café-style flavor
2 to 3 buns - large-sized, soft and lightly sweet
2 to 3 tablespoons jam - or as needed - any fruit jam if making jam bun

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Instructions

Whip the Maska

In a small bowl, add the butter, cream, powdered sugar and rose water.
Using a spoon or small whisk, beat until the mixture is light, creamy, and slightly fluffy.

Prepare the Bun

Lightly warm the buns on a tawa or skillet from all side.
Turn over and warm the other side. The buns are not toasted, but simply warmed. If you like you can toast them.

Make Bun Maska

Slice the soft milk bun horizontally.
Slather the whipped butter (maska) generously on both bun slices. Place them together and serve.
For Jam Buns, spread butter on the bun slices. Add jam on top of the butter or on the other slice, cover, and serve.

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately with a hot cup of Irani chai or masala chai.
Optionally, sprinkle a little extra sugar inside for a sweet-salty bite.
You could also use brun pav. After slathering the brun pav or bun with butter, sprinkle some sugar on top.

Notes

You can refrigerate leftover maska for a few days, then bring to room temperature before using.
Use softened butter for easy whipping.
Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.
Mix in optional rose water or cardamom powder for a subtle, classic flavor.
Brun pav gives a rustic texture.
Sprinkle sugar on top for extra sweetness.
Fresh bakery buns work best.
Pair with hot Irani chai or masala chai for an authentic touch.

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