Recipe: Chelsea Buns

Ingredients

• 2 packets active dry yeast
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 6 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 Tbsp water

Directions

Combine the yeast, warm water, and white sugar in a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Cut in 3/4 cup butter with a knife. In a small saucepan, boil the milk and a half cup of brown sugar. Add the yeast mixtures to the flour, along with the eggs, and mix to form a dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface and allow it to rise in a covered bowl for 2 hours. Roll the dough into a square and brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle with the cinnamon, remaining brown sugar, and raisins. Roll up the dough to form a log and cut into 1-inch slices. Place the slices on a greased baking pan and allow to rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 375 F / 190 C for 25 minutes.