Vegan Chelsea Bun

Soft, sticky, and irresistibly fragrant, these Vegan Chelsea Buns are a plant-based twist on a beloved classic, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack. Featuring a golden, pillowy dough swirled with a luscious filling of plump raisins, warm cinnamon, brown sugar, and zesty orange, each bite offers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The buns are lovingly brushed with a glossy maple syrup glaze for that signature shine and lightly sweet finish. Easy to prepare and dairy-free, this recipe combines simple ingredients like almond milk and vegan butter to create a bakery-worthy treat from the comfort of your kitchen. Serve these freshly baked vegan delights warm, and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 50 grams Cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 250 ml Unsweetened almond milk
• 50 grams Vegan butter
• 150 grams Raisins
• 100 grams Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 whole Zest of one orange
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Warm the almond milk and vegan butter in a saucepan over low heat until the butter just melts. Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm, then pour it into the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients into a smooth dough, kneading for about 10 minutes until elastic. You can do this by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing together the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest in a bowl.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle approximately 40x30 cm.

Step 7

Spread the filling mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.

Step 8

Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log.

Step 9

Cut the log into 12 equal pieces using a serrated knife.

Step 10

Place the buns cut side up in a greased baking dish, a few centimeters apart. Cover and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.

Step 11

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 12

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

Step 13

While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze. Heat the maple syrup in a small saucepan or the microwave until warm.

Step 14

Once the buns are out of the oven, brush them with the warm maple syrup for a shiny glaze.

Step 15

Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these sticky, fragrant buns while still warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1162.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3386.4

Total Fat 48.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2916.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 685.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 273.0g
Protein 61.5g	0%

Vitamin D 92.8IU	0%
Calcium 755.7mg	0%
Iron 28.4mg	0%
Potassium 1990.7mg	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: 12.7%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 80.1%