Photographing the Alphabet ~ B
B ~ Bath Buns
I have not made Bath Buns for years and had to do some research to find a recipe.
References to Bath buns date from 1763, and they are still produced in the Bath area of England. The original 18th century recipe used a brioche or rich egg and butter dough which was then covered with caraway seeds coated in several layers of sugar.
Modern versions often include sultanas, candied peel and chopped nuts. I of course had to be different, so instead of the fruit mixture above, I added some muesli.
The world and it’s mother decided to phone me while I was mixing, proving and cooking the buns. The final results are a little misshapen and more sunburnt than I would like, but they are made from scratch and taste good.
sarsm said,
February 16, 2013 at 11:26 am
Were they good? The phone only rings when you’re busy, rigjt?
Grannymar said,
February 16, 2013 at 11:31 am
sarsm - Yes, they were tasty, I put half in the freezer for another day.
The Laughing Housewife said,
February 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm
So you actually make them in the bath?
Grannymar said,
February 16, 2013 at 2:41 pm
Tilly - I was feeling punny, so the bath was for display purposes only. The cake stand is above the level of the water, the blue duck swam in under it while I was climbing the step ladder to take the shot!
gigi-hawaii said,
February 16, 2013 at 4:47 pm
haha. Your comment to Tilly made me laugh. So funny. I guess you and I love to bake. Too bad we live so far away and cannot share.
Grannymar said,
February 16, 2013 at 6:53 pm
Gigi - I do love cooking and baking, it would be fun taste and share.
Nick said,
February 16, 2013 at 7:31 pm
Goodness, I haven’t had bath buns for years. They don’t seem to be very common in Northern ireland, or at least not in the shops I frequent. I like the ones that have sultanas and fruit added to them.
Grannymar said,
February 16, 2013 at 9:28 pm
Nick - I had to go hunting for a recipe to use as a guideline.
The Old Fossil said,
February 17, 2013 at 10:00 pm
I thought “bath buns” was what I got when I sat in the tub too long!
Grannymar said,
February 17, 2013 at 10:11 pm
Fossie -
These were the real McCoy and taste very morish!
Rummuser said,
February 19, 2013 at 3:24 pm
There, you had me wondering too if you needed to soak the buns in bath water or something!
Grannymar said,
February 19, 2013 at 3:40 pm
Ramana - As you know I have humourously used the bath before, in a post. This time the idea came to me the night before my baking session. I am pleased it worked.
Alice said,
February 21, 2013 at 5:26 pm
Grannymar said,
February 21, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Alice - I can guess!
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February 25, 2013 at 6:00 am
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