Bun recipes

There’s nothing quite like taking a fresh batch of buns out of the oven for a teatime treat. We’ve got hot cross buns, iced buns, classic Chelsea buns, and of course the almighty cinnamon Gail’s bun.

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Babka buns with Nutella and tahini filling

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Babka buns with Nutella and tahini filling

Nutella fans. Tahini enthusiasts. We see you! And we present to you these mouth-watering babka...

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Sweet tahini swirl buns

Sweet tahini swirl buns

Move over, cinnamon buns – there’s a new sweet bun in town. In this recipe,...

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Chocolate and peanut butter hot cross buns

Chocolate and peanut butter hot cross buns

In this recipe, traditional hot cross buns get an updated twist with chocolate and peanut...

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Gail’s Bakery’s cinnamon buns

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Gail’s Bakery’s cinnamon buns

Gail’s Bakery‘s flaky cinnamon buns are exactly the sort of joyfully crisp, sugar-coated treat you...

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Gail’s hot cross buns

Gail’s hot cross buns

The recipe for these hot cross buns comes from high-end bakery chain Gail’s – each...

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Pecan pie chelsea buns

Pecan pie chelsea buns

We’ve taken a classic chelsea bun recipe up a notch with this tear-and-share pecan pie...

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Chocolate and cardamom babka buns

Chocolate and cardamom babka buns

Sugar, spice and all things nice – that’s what these babka buns are made of....

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Hot cross buns with marmalade vodka whipped butter

Hot cross buns with marmalade vodka whipped butter

Easter wouldn’t be Easter without hot cross buns – and homemade hot cross buns are...

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Chelsea buns

Chelsea buns

Chelsea buns are British bakes that date back to the 17th century, this traditional recipe...

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Semla buns (semlor)

Semla buns (semlor)

These cream and marzipan filled semla buns (semlor) are a traditional Scandinavian treat in the...

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Golden saffron hot cross buns

Golden saffron hot cross buns

These saffron hot cross buns by Dan Lepard are scented with hints of vanilla and...

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Sticky chestnut buns

Sticky chestnut buns

Debbie Major’s buns are a bit like chelsea buns, but a lot stickier – these...

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Chocolate and orange hot cross buns

Chocolate and orange hot cross buns

Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, hot from the oven with lashings...

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Chocolate and vanilla custard buns

Chocolate and vanilla custard buns

This puff pastry stars are filled with a creamy vanilla custard and a topped with...

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Cardamom-scented Chelsea buns

Cardamom-scented Chelsea buns

This Chelsea bun recipe is a stunning special occasion dessert. The addition of aromatic, heady...

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Strawberry choux buns

Strawberry choux buns

Treat guests to these delightful choux buns made with fresh, juicy strawberries.

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