Chelsea Buns

Sticky, warm buns filled with orange zest, cinnamon, and dried fruit, finished with an apricot glaze and orange icing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 425.2 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 81.8 grams 818.1 grams
Fat 7.7 grams 77.2 grams
Protein 7.2 grams 71.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
10 buns
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
7
g
200
g
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Dairy
300
ml
40
g
Unsalted Butter
plus extra for greasing
1
piece
Egg
free-range
25
g
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest only, grated
100
g
100
g
1
piece
Orange
zest only, grated
GrainsCereals
500
g
Strong White Flour
plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
OilsFats
1
tsp
Vegetable Oil
for greasing

Steps

  • Stir flour and salt in a bowl and pour yeast into a well in the center.
  • Warm milk and 40g butter until lukewarm, then stir into flour with the egg.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface for five minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and rise for one hour until doubled.
  • Roll out the dough into a 30x20cm rectangle.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with orange zest, sugar, cinnamon, and dried fruits.
  • Roll the rectangle tightly and cut into 4cm thick rounds.
  • Grease a deep roasting tin thoroughly with butter.
  • Place buns in the tin 1cm apart so they touch when risen.
  • Leave buns to rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
  • Preheat your oven to 190°C.
  • Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes until they are golden-brown.
  • Cool the buns slightly in the tin before moving to a rack.
  • Melt apricot jam with a splash of water and brush over the buns.
  • Mix icing sugar, orange zest, and water, then drizzle over the cooled buns.