A mouth-watering treat perfect for a family picnic.

Prep time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Cooking time: 25 mins

Makes: 12

Caramelised Onion Chelsea Buns

Caramelised Onion Chelsea Buns

Ingredients:

For the dough:

  • 500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for kneading
  • 10g salt
  • 20g caster sugar
  • 10g easy bake (instant) dried yeast
  • 2 tbsp. (30ml) olive oil
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 250ml tepid water

For the filling:

  • 150g Applewood, grated
  • 3 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten to glaze

Method

  1. Put the flour into a large mixing bowl and add the salt, sugar and yeast, and mix well.
  2. Beat the eggs with the oil in a small bowl. Pour into the flour along with 225ml of the tepid water. Using your hand, or a fork, mix everything together to form a dough, adding the remaining water if necessary.
  3. Once the dough has come together, tip onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until the dough starts to form a soft smooth skin.
  4. Place the dough into a clean, oiled bowl and cover with cling-film and allow to prove for an hour until it has doubled in size. You can leave it to prove for up to 3 hours if necessary.
  5. While the dough is proving, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and sauté the onions for 5 minutes until softened. Increase the heat and allow the onions to caramelise taking care to stir occasionally to stop sticking. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool.
  6. Preheat the oven to 220°C, 200°C fan, gas mark 7.
  7. Oil and line a rectangular roasting tin (approx. 24 x 35cm) with baking parchment.
  8. Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knock back. Roll into a large rectangle about 35 x 40cm. Evenly spread the onions over the dough, sprinkle over the grated Applewood followed by the chopped parsley and black pepper to taste.
  9. Tightly roll up the dough, cut off the ends and discard, and then divide into 12 even slices. Arrange these cut-side-down onto the prepared baking tray, cover with cling and allow to prove for 30 minutes.
  10. Brush with beaten egg before baking for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Recipe courtesy of Applewood.

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