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Chelsea Buns
A light and fluffy, sticky, British yeast bun filled with sugar, dried fruit and spices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 58 mins
Servings: 9 buns
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Bread , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
British , Scottish
Ingredients
Dough:
- 8 oz milk (buttermilk can be used)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- ½ tsp salt
- 5 Tbsp sugar
- 2 oz butter (softened, good quality)
- 1 tsp dry yeast (rapid-rise or normal)
Filling:
- 1 oz butter (melted)
- ½ cup golden raisins (Sultanas)
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup Zante currants
- 2 Tbsp light brown sugar (soft)
- 1 tsp mixed spice
Glaze:
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Oven temperature 400ºF (200ºC)
- Make the Dough: Please choose the directions below depending on if you want to use a bread machine, stand mixer, or make the dough by hand.
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In a Bread Machine:
- Put the milk and egg into the bread machine container, then add the flour, salt, sugar and butter.
- Make a well on top and place the yeast in it. Set the machine for the "dough" cycle.
- When finished allow to rise to be double the size of the dough when it finished the cycle. Skip to the Make the Filling step below.
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In a Stand Mixer:
- Add the yeast to the milk, and let stand for a few minutes. Stir in the egg.
- Put the flour, salt, sugar and butter in the mixing bowl, then add the liquid. Using a dough hook, turn on the mixer until a smooth dough is formed.
- Cover and allow to double in size (at room temperature, or in a barely warm oven). Skip to the Make the Filling step below.
By Hand:
- Follow the directions for the Stand Mixer above, but mix all the ingredients together using a Danish dough whisk or spatula, until it forms a sticky dough.
- Place onto floured board or counter, and knead until a smooth dough is formed.
- Put into a floured bowl, cover and allow to rise at room temperature or in a slightly warm oven until doubled in size.
Make the Filling:
- While the dough is rising, put all of the ingredients for the filling, except for the butter, into a medium sized bowl.
- Stir to combine.
Roll Out the Dough and Fill the Chelsea Buns:
- Knead the dough gently, then roll out into a 12" by 18" rectangle. Brush with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the filling evenly over the buttered dough.
- Start rolling up the dough from the longest end.
- When the entire dough is rolled, put the seam side down and cut into 9 equal slices with a sharp knife.
- Place each slice into an 9" (23 cm) greased, square baking pan.
Proof and Bake the Buns:
- Don't let the buns overproof or they won't turn out well. In the pan, they will look like this when they are ready to bake.
- Gently place into the middle of a preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and well risen.
Make the Glaze:
- After you remove the pan from the oven, make the glaze.
- Simmer the sugar with 4 tablespoonfuls of water for about 2 minutes. If you simmer it longer, it will be too sticky.
Glaze the Chelsea Buns and Serve:
- While the buns are still hot, glaze generously with a pastry brush while still in the pan. Allow to cool until just warm.
- Turn out onto a board, and serve.
Notes
- Don't overproof the dough either time or the buns won't taste or look as they should. Keep an eye on that dough :)
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 bun
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
215mg
(9%)
Potassium
281mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
312IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1 bun | |
Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
Protein | 9g | 18% |
Fat | 10g | 15% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 23g | 46% |
Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.