Mosbolletjies is a traditional Afrikaner or Cape Dutch sweet-bun or bread traditionally made in the wine producing areas of the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The bun originated from French Huguenots refugees who settled the town of Franschhoek in 1688 and introduced viticulture to the region.

Mosbolletjies were typically made during the wine making season when its key ingredient was readily available.

[1] Traditionally grape must left over from the production of wine was used to as a leavening agent and added to dough.

[1] The dough of the buns are rolled into balls and packed tightly into a baking tray giving it a consistent series of bumps that once baked make individual pieces easy to pull off.