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Description: Chelsea, London has been famous for its Buns since the Eighteenth century. Originally made in the 'Old Original ... more
Chelsea Bun ... Chelsey Bunn House' in Jew's Row. It was customary in the early days for members of the Royal Family and upper classes to visit the Bunn House in the morning to enjoy coffee and Chelsea buns. The bun is made of a rich yeast dough flavoured with lemon peel, cinnamon or a sweet spice mixture. Prior to being rolled into a square spiral shape the dough is spread with a mixture of currants, brown sugar and butter. A sweet glaze covering is added before the rolled-up dough is sliced into individual buns and baked. The process of making this bun is very similar to that involved in producing the cinnamon roll.

Newest Review: ... fresh and quite spicy. The bun I bought from my bakers last weekend was certainly not a lot better if any it was a bit drier ... more

 ... as it was out on the bakers counter not prewrapped like the tesco ones . maybe it depends on how long ago they weer baked as to how nice they are . It is very possible that all of you know what a Chelsea bun is like, but to remind you I have written the following. Looks. ~~~~ A Chelsea bun is a circular bun ,actually its often a bit square due to the fact it is baked in a tray squashed up against others. It is glazed with a honey glaze sometimes with sugar sprinkled on top .This bun is round made with a dou...more

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Premium Review Chelsea Bun: Another bun from an English town. (761 words)
by mumsymary - written on 08/10/07 (Very useful, 196 readings)
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Yes the Chelsea bun does originate from Chelsea although it can be bough nation wide now .It is thought that the Chelsea bun was first made in the Chelsea bun house on or near Grovesnor Row or Jew’s Row. This bun shop was making Chelsea buns from the mid 17th early the shop closed in 1839 when it closed. This shop was visited by many including royalty, king Georges 11 and 111 on route to the nearby Ranelagh Pleasure Gardens. Availability Now I must admit to liking a Chelsea bun. I either buy mine from Tesco’s or the local bakers and I have even made my own. Chelsea buns seem to be available at all bakers and supermarkets. The price for a pack of 4 ...

 

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