What is a Chelsea Bun?
The Chelsea bun is a type of sweet yeast bread popular in Britain and related to the American cinnamon roll. The flavor of a Chelsea bun is sweet and slightly spicy, with a varied texture created by the addition of chopped dried fruit and nuts. Some British bakers offer Chelsea buns, especially in the morning, and they can also be made at home. As the name suggests, Chelsea buns were developed in the region of London known as Chelsea, probably at some point during the 17th century. The original Chelsea buns were made at the Chelsea Bun House, a London bakery which is believed to be the site of the invention. The buns quickly grew popular with much of the London populace, and even attracted the attention of royalty. While the Chelsea Bun House closed in 1839, the Chelsea bun has lived on.
