Saturday 29 December 2012

Chelsea Buns

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and have recovered from all the excessive eating and drinking. Yes, Christmas is done, but at my home, season's eatings continues... with these lovely Chelsea buns.  I did some history research before baking these buns and found out that the buns go way back to the early 18th century; gaining its name from a bakery, the Bun House, in Chelsea area in London.  So, it's not associated with the football club as some friends suspected. 

I used a mixture of raisins and golden raisins for the filling here. But, had I some currants and dried cranberries, I would have thrown them to the mixture as well. Some lemon or orange zest would definitely add to the flavour as well. 

Serve them warm with soft butter, or if you're like me, some vanilla and lemon curd... heavenly. 


Chelsea Buns
Recipe from The Great British Bake Off
For the list of ingredients and instructions, click here.

I am quite glad that 2012  is soon coming to an end. This year has not exactly gone to plan, and it sucks! But  someday I know I will appreciate all that happened. In the meantime, I will be patient, continue learning and seize every opportunity along the way...  

I also want to take this moment to thank all of you wonderful readers and friends from all parts of the world, for reading, commenting, blogging, tweeting and sharing your stories with me. I wish you a very happy new year! Have a great one my friends...

11 comments:

  1. I have not recovered, or even retreated, from the holiday food binge. I don't eat a lot of anything, but some of everything. These Chelsea buns are simply a cruel temptation (one for which I thank you).

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  2. These definitely look heavenly. Delicious!

    I am definitely recovering from my holiday food coma!

    Happy New Year to you.

    Velva

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  3. These chelsea buns look divine, Michael.
    Happy New Year!

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  4. This is what comfort looks like...ah, I can imagine how the soft dough must feel like in between bites =)

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  5. Michael they look divine and your photo is amazing!! Happy New Year x

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  6. These look wonderful, home made Chelsea buns are a real treat and it's far too long since I made any. Happy New Year! x

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  7. These look wonderful and I bet they spell even better :)
    Happy New Year Michael!

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  8. You can't keep a great baker down can you? I'm so glad that you're still baking as I am too! I hope you have a very Happy New Year Michael! :D

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  9. YUM!! Those look amazing!!
    Happy new year to you and yours, Michael!!

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  10. Wow they look just gorgeous! Especially with that soft purple glow aroudn them, intentional or not hehe. One of my resolutions for the new year is to try my hand at baking a bit more; you'll be one of my greatest inspirations for sure!

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  11. Michael, your Chelsea buns look gorgeous. This is something I make every once in a while - must have them! They go great with a cup of tea. Wishing you a wonderful 2013, Jean

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