1/2 cup (105 grams) sugar. 1/2 cup warm water. 1 1/2 tablespoon (16 grams) instant yeast. 3/4 cup whole milk. 2 eggs. 1 egg yolk. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 4 1/2 cups (657 grams) flour ...

If, like any good Episcopalian, you feel that you should enjoy hot cross buns but, like many of us, you nonetheless loathe the yeasty rolls with their bitter bits of candied citrus peel, ...

The delicious buns have made history, with stars like Stephen Fry commenting on how good they are. ... The curious 100-year history of the Fitzbillies Chelsea bun.

Save our Chelsea buns! London's oldest culinary delight is under threat as foreign baked goods like pain aux raisins or pastel de nata tempt shoppers. By ARTHUR PARASHAR.

Chelsea buns were first created in the 19th century (Image: GETTY) A British staple is at risk of being wiped out because UK shoppers prefer a French sweet treat.