Marmalade Chelsea Buns

Name: Marmalade Chelsea Buns
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 9 Buns
Ingredients: 400g strong white flour, sifted; 50g caster sugar; Pinch of sea salt; 1 x 7g sachet of quick yeast; 50g melted butter; 150ml milk; 1 lightly beaten egg; Half a jar of Thursday Cottage Blood Orange Marmalade; 75g currants; 75g walnuts; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; FOR THE ICING; 100g sifted icing sugar; 2 teaspoons water; 20cm x 20cm shallow baking tray, well greased with butter

Thursday Cottage

Servings

9 Buns

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

20-25 minutes

These sticky and delicious Chelsea buns are a classic teatime treat. The sweet and tangy blood orange marmalade adds a burst of flavor, while the currants and walnuts provide a delightful texture. Enjoy these warm and fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

FOR THE DOUGH

400g strong white flour, sifted
50g caster sugar
Pinch of sea salt
1 x 7g sachet of quick yeast
50g melted butter
150ml milk
1 lightly beaten egg

FOR THE FILLING

Half a jar of Thursday Cottage Blood Orange Marmalade
75g currants
75g walnuts
1 teaspoon mixed spice
FOR THE ICING
100g sifted icing sugar
2 teaspoons water

EQUIPMENT

20cm x 20cm shallow baking tray, well greased with butter

Directions

Make dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, melted butter, milk, and beaten egg. Mix until a smooth dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Prepare filling: Spread marmalade over the dough, sprinkle with currants, walnuts, and mixed spice.
Roll and slice: Roll the dough into a 20cm x 25cm rectangle. Cut into 9 equal slices.
Let rise: Place slices cut-side up in a greased baking tin. Let rise for 45-60 minutes.
Preheat oven and bake: Preheat oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Glaze: While still warm, brush with icing.
Enjoy: Remove from the tin and enjoy!