Soy-Free Chelsea Bun

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this Soy-Free Chelsea Bun recipe—a delectable twist on the classic British treat, perfect for anyone with soy allergies or sensitivities. These soft and fluffy sweet buns are made from a lightly spiced yeast dough, rolled with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar filling, juicy currants, and zesty mixed peel. The golden, oven-baked rolls are finished with a glossy apricot jam glaze that adds just the right amount of sticky sweetness. With straightforward steps for kneading, rising, and rolling, this recipe guarantees bakery-quality results straight from your kitchen. Perfect for afternoon tea, brunch spreads, or a cozy dessert, these soy-free buns are a crowd-pleasing treat that captures both tradition and allergen-friendly innovation.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 g All-purpose flour
• 7 g Active dry yeast
• 75 g Caster sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 75 g Unsalted butter
• 200 ml Milk
• 1 Egg
• 100 g Brown sugar
• 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 150 g Currants
• 50 g Mixed peel
• 4 tbsp Apricot jam

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then add the milk and heat until just warm. Remove from heat.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, 50g of caster sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the warm milk mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Meanwhile, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 7

Punch down the risen dough, then roll it out into a rectangle approximately 45cm x 30cm.

Step 8

Spread the remaining butter (75g) over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over it.

Step 9

Evenly distribute the currants and mixed peel over the top.

Step 10

Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a cylinder. Cut into 12 equal slices.

Step 11

Place the slices, cut side up, into a greased baking tray, leaving a small gap between each.

Step 12

Cover with a cloth and let them rise again for 30 minutes.

Step 13

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

Step 14

Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 15

While the buns are baking, gently heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan until melted.

Step 16

Once the buns are out of the oven, brush them with the warm apricot jam for a shiny and sticky glaze.

Step 17

Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1304.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4063.3

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 380.6mg	0%
Sodium 2658.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 779.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 364.1g
Protein 73.5g	0%

Vitamin D 138.8IU	0%
Calcium 654.8mg	0%
Iron 28.5mg	0%
Potassium 2460.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.7%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 75.2%