Chelsea Bun (Sticky Spiced Bun)

Name: Chelsea Bun (Sticky Spiced Bun)
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 250 g strong white bread flour; 25 g caster sugar; 1 tsp fast action dried yeast; ½ tsp fine sea salt; 150 ml warm milk; 25 g unsalted butter (softened); 1 medium egg (lightly beaten); 25 g unsalted butter (melted, for brushing); 40 g light brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp mixed spice; 75 g currants (or raisins); 40 g mixed peel (optional but traditional); 2 tbsp milk; 1 tbsp caster sugar; 1 tbsp apricot jam (warmed and sieved)

Instructions

Prep:2h 20minCook:25min

Traditional Chelsea Buns are a classic British sweet treat made with spiced fruit-filled dough rolled into spirals and baked until golden then glazed for a sticky finish. Perfect with afternoon tea or as a warming dessert.

Updated at: Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:55:13 GMT