Colston Bun Recipe

Ingredients

• 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 7g (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast 7g (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
• 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt ½ tsp salt
• 250ml (1 cup) warm milk 250ml (1 cup) warm milk
• 60g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted 60g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg 1 egg
• 200g (1 cup) brown sugar 200g (1 cup) brown sugar
• 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp golden syrup 2 tbsp golden syrup

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 14g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 58g, 32g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.4g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. 2.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
3. 3.
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. 4.
   Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. 5.
   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. 6.
   While the dough is rising, prepare the caramel topping. In a saucepan, melt the brown sugar, unsalted butter, and golden syrup over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
7. 7.
   Pour the caramel mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. 8.
   Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air. Roll it out into a rectangle shape.
9. 9.
   Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto the caramel in the baking dish.
10. 10.
    Cover the dish with the kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
11. 11.
    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
12. 12.
    Bake the Colston Bun for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
13. 13.
    Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
14. 14.
    Serve the Colston Bun warm, allowing the caramel to ooze over the sides.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Brown sugar — Make sure to pack the brown sugar firmly when measuring it to ensure the right amount of sweetness in the caramel topping.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra indulgent twist, sprinkle some chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, on top of the caramel before baking.
• If you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can increase the amount of ground cinnamon in the dough.
• To make the Colston Bun ahead of time, you can prepare the dough and caramel topping the night before and refrigerate them separately. The next day, bring them to room temperature, assemble, and bake as directed.

Serving advice

Serve the Colston Bun warm as a delightful dessert or a sweet breakfast treat. It pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, drizzle some additional caramel sauce over the top of the Colston Bun before serving. You can also sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.