Chelsea Butter Bun

Good old chelsea bun from my childhood.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 14

Ingredients

• 3  cups self-raising flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 ounce butter
• 1  cup milk

• Filling

• 2  ounces butter
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 2  ounces sultanas
• 2  ounces currants
• 2  ounces  glace cherries
• 2  ounces  mixed peel
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon

• Glaze

• 2  teaspoons water
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon gelatin

Directions

1. Sift flour and salt into a basin, rub in butter lightly. Mix to a firm dough with milk. Roll dough into oblong shape, 1/4 inch in thickness.
2. Filling: Cream butter and brown sugar together. Spread over dough; sprinkle with fruit and cinamon.
3. Roll up lengthwise; cut roll into 14 thick slices.
4. Pack into a greased 8 inch sandwich tin, cut side down.
5. Bake in a moderate oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
6. Brush bun with glaze while still hot.
7. Glaze: Place ingredients into a small bowl, stir over hot water until sugar and gelatin dissolve.