Vintage Whitby Lemon Buns (Citrus-Glazed Buns) 🍋🍩
These charming, old-fashioned Whitby lemon buns are a lovely treat with a soft, fluffy texture and a zesty citrus glaze that makes them utterly irresistible. A perfect blend of sweet and tart, these buns are ideal for afternoon tea or a light snack to brighten your day!
Ingredients:
🍋 Lemons: 2 (zest and juice)
🧈 Unsalted butter: 50g, softened
🍚 Caster sugar: 100g
🧁 Plain flour: 250g
🧂 Baking powder: 1 tsp
🧴 Active dry yeast: 7g (1 sachet)
🥛 Whole milk: 150ml, lukewarm
🧂 Salt: 1/4 tsp
🧊 Icing sugar: 100g (for glaze)
🧃 Water: 2 tbsp (for glaze)
Method:
🧴 In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in the warm milk. Set aside for 5 minutes, until frothy.
🧈 In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and remaining sugar. Add the zest of one lemon and mix well.
🍋 Add the yeast mixture and the juice of one lemon to the butter and sugar. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
🥄 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
🍲 Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
🔪 Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 10-12 small buns. Place the buns on a greased baking tray, leaving space between them. Cover and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.
🔥 Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan). Bake the buns in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
🍋 While the buns are baking, make the glaze by mixing the icing sugar with the juice of the second lemon and the water. Stir until smooth.
🍽 Once the buns are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the citrus glaze over the buns for that extra burst of lemony sweetness.
Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes | 🍴 Servings: 10-12 | 🔥 Calories: ~200 per bun