Author: Darryl Alder

Chelsea Buns, a Very British Cinnamon roll

It is believed that this classic English cinnamon roll was first featured at London’s Chelsea Bun House in the 18th century. It is made with a rich egg-based dough flavored with lemon peel and either cinnamon or mixed spice. Before baking, the dough is smeared with a combination of butter, brown sugar and currants.
In the USA we would serve these for breakfast, but in the UK these are among the top ten tea-time treats. They are usually enjoyed warm, cut into slices and smeared with even more butter.

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