Best 8 Sally Lunn Tea Bread Original Recipes

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Are you yearning for a sweet and pillowy treat infused with the essence of history? Look no further than Sally Lunn tea bread, a culinary delight with roots dating back to the 18th century. This iconic bread, named after the legendary baker Sally Lunn, has captivated taste buds for generations with its distinctive brioche-like texture and delicate flavor.

Sally Lunn tea bread has garnered widespread recognition for its versatility, making it an ideal accompaniment to various occasions. Whether you seek a comforting breakfast bread, an afternoon tea treat, or a delightful dessert, this remarkable bread delivers an unforgettable experience. Its light and airy crumb, complemented by a hint of sweetness, makes it a perfect pairing for your favorite spreads, preserves, or simply a generous slather of butter.

Within this article, you'll discover a treasure trove of Sally Lunn tea bread recipes, each offering unique variations to suit your preferences. From the classic Sally Lunn tea bread recipe that embodies the traditional flavors to innovative renditions infused with modern culinary influences, this collection caters to every palate.

Indulge in the timeless delight of the original Sally Lunn tea bread recipe, where simple ingredients harmonize to create an extraordinary loaf. Alternatively, explore variations that incorporate delectable additions such as dried fruits, nuts, or aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors and textures.

For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the gluten-free Sally Lunn tea bread recipe provides a delectable option without compromising taste or texture. And if you're captivated by the charm of historical recipes, uncover the secrets of the 18th-century Sally Lunn tea bread, a true testament to the enduring legacy of this culinary masterpiece.

So embark on a culinary journey through time and discover the enduring charm of Sally Lunn tea bread. With its rich history, versatility, and captivating flavors, this extraordinary bread is sure to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SALLY LUNN BATTER BREAD



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The tantalizing aroma of this golden loaf baking always draws people into my mother's kitchen. With its circular shape, it's a pretty bread, too. I've never seen it last more than 2 hours once it's out of the oven! - Jeanne Voss, Anaheim Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
HONEY BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Stir the dough down. Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool., Combine the honey butter ingredients until smooth. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GOLDEN TEA BUNS (SALLY LUNN BUNNS)



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This recipe is different from the other recipes posted in that it calls for heavy cream. Published in Gourmet magazine, November 1992. These buns are easy to make, no kneading.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h12m

Yield 24 buns, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 large eggs
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the cream with the butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and let it cool to lukewarm.
  • Stir in the yeast, sugar, and salt and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
  • Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and add the flour, about 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition until the batter is smooth.
  • Let the batter rise, covered with a kitchen towel, in a warm place for 3 hours, or until it is double in bulk.
  • Beat the batter well to deflate it and divide it among 24 buttered or paper-lined 1/2-cup muffin tins, filling each tin about halfway.
  • With buttered fingers smooth the tops. Let the buns rise, covered with a kitchen towel, in a warm place for 1 hour, or until they are double in bulk.
  • Bake the buns in the middle of a preheated 375°F oven for 12-17 minutes, or until tester comes out clean and the buns are golden. Serve warm.

SALLY LUNN BREAD



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Sally Lunn bread is a slightly sweet, brioche-like bread. It is believed to have been named for a late 18th century baker, named (what else?!) Sally Lunn, in Bath, England. Good fresh out of the oven or topped with jam, whipped cream or berries for any "anytime of the day" special treat. Try baking in Bundt pan for an attractive presentation. (Recipe source: Southern Living magazine)

Provided by Jug OMud

Categories     Breads

Time 3h

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 )
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine yeast and warm water in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Combine milk and next 3 ingredients in a saucepan; heat until shortening melts. Allow to cool to 105° to 115°.
  • Combine yeast mixture, milk mixture, and egg in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Gradually, add flour, beating at the lowest speed until blended. (Mixture will be a sticky, soft dough.).
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in bulk.
  • Stir the dough down; cover and let rise* (rise #2) for 30 minutes or until dough has doubled. *(warm place (85°), free from drafts).
  • Stir dough down, and spoon into a well-greased, 6-cup Bundt pan (OR 9-in. square pan). Cover and let rise* (rise #3) 20 to 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Bake in Bundt at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown (approx. 30 minutes for 9-in square pan). Remove from pan immediately.

SALLY LUNN TEA BREAD - ORIGINAL RECIPE



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I grew up in the West Country of England near the Roman city of Bath. A favourite treat on a Saturday was to go to home of the famous Bath buns and have them toasted with lashings of butter. Sally Lunn sold these buns in Bath in the 1700s and you can still buy them there today. This is the original recipe for Sally Lunn buns. Prep time does not include time for batter to froth and dough to rise.

Provided by JustEmma

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces plain flour
5 fluid ounces warm milk
1 teaspoon caster sugar
2 teaspoons dried yeast
6 ounces plain flour
1 ounce butter
1 ounce caster sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon mixed spice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425f, grease a 6 inch deep cake tin.
  • Combine all the batter ingredients in a bowl, beat until smooth and leave in a warm place until it goes frothy.
  • Add all the dough ingredients to the batter and stir until smooth. Pour batter into the tin, cover and leave until doubled in size.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Turn out on wire rack and leave to cool.
  • This mixture can be made as one large loaf, or as smaller buns which can be split and toasted.

SALLY LUNN QUICK BREAD



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This is a delicious, rich Sally Lunn that does not have yeast--making it very fast and easy to make. I often make this recipe as muffins, which are fantastic for snacking!!!

Provided by chuckzwood

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sifted flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  • Combine egg and milk.
  • Cream shortening and sugar together, and add flour alternately with liquid mixture.
  • Place in greased 9"x5" loaf pan or muffin pan and bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 203.9, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 3.3

QUICK SALLY LUNN BREAD



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A nice way to get around the usual requirement of yeast for this bread. This was taken a long time ago from a community or restaurant cookbook. My coworkers liked this bread alot.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups white flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat yolks with 1/2 cup sugar. Add flour, baking powder and salt to sugar mixture alternately with milk. Add butter.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter.
  • Pour into greased loaf pan.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar on top.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1961.3, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 22.3, Cholesterol 458.7, Sodium 2692.9, Carbohydrate 353.3, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 150.8, Protein 44.6

SALLY LUNN BREAD



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This recipe comes fromThe City Tavern Cookbook Recipes from the Birthplace of American Cuisine by Walter Staib ISBN: 978-0-7624-3417-6 and sells for $35. Mom bought me one for Christmas and she has recommended this bread. It so quick and easy and delicious. The recipe recommends serving it warm or toasted with Chantilly...

Provided by Sherry Blizzard

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg active dry yeast (1/4 oz)
2 c warm water (110 to 115 degrees f)
1/2 c sugar
4 Tbsp unslated butter, softened
1/4 c whole milk
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp salt
6 1/2 c all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Grease 2 Bundt pans o two 7-cup tube molds with butter (I used two loaf pans and I used butter-flavored Crisco)
  • 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together the yeast and warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes or until foamy.
  • 3. Fit the mixer with the dough hook and beat in the sugar, butter, milk, eggs, and salt. Mix in the flour, 1 cup at a time, to make a soft dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic, adding only enough flour to prevent sticking. (I had to use almost 7 1/2 cups of flour--It was a cool day and I know that sometimes has something to do with it.)
  • 4. Transfer the dough to a large bowl coated with vegetable oil and turn the dough to coat all surfaces. Cover with a slightly damp towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until doubled in size. (Trick I learned: Use a bath towel with an electric heating pad on the towel, place your bowl of dough on the heating pad. Cover the top of the bowl lightly with plastic film, wet and wring out a tea towel with hot water, wrap the top with the other side of the bath towel, turn on low to rise)
  • 5. STIR the batter to deflate. Divide the dough between the prepared pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40-45 minutes, until almost doubled in size. (It is a sticky-kind of dough so don't bother trying to roll it out just divide it between the two pans.)
  • 6. Preheat the the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  • 8. Remove the bread from the pans. Serve warm or cooled and toasted.
  • 9. CHANTILLY CREAM: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup sifted confectioners'sugar In a clean, dry bowl of an electric mixer on high speed, whip together the creama nd sugar until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The cream will keep for 2-3 days covered but you will need to rewhip it before serving.
  • 10. Note: The author recommended serving this with Chantilly Cream so I included his recipe. I'm not a huge fan of sweets so I skipped the Chantilly Cream and opted for butter! My mom say's this makes excellent French Toast but that you must use thick slices.

SALLY LUNN



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large liquid measuring cup, mix together yeast, sugar, and water; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place milk and butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat and let stand until mixture is lukewarm (110 to 115 degrees).
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Add milk mixture to flour mixture. Stir eggs into yeast mixture and add to flour mixture; stir until a stiff dough forms. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a cool place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Butter a Pullman loaf pan measuring 13 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches across the top and 12 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches across the bottom. Deflate dough by beating down with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute. Transfer dough to prepared loaf pan; cover and let rise until dough reaches top of pan, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Uncover dough and transfer to oven; bake until bread is dark and golden on top and sounds hollow when tapped with your knuckles, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and turn bread out onto a wire rack; serve warm or let cool, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in a better-tasting bread.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Sally Lunn bread is a delicate bread, so it's important to follow the recipe carefully.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will result in a tough bread.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: A warm place will help the dough rise properly.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven: A preheated oven will help the bread bake evenly.
  • Don't overbake the bread: Overbaking the bread will result in a dry bread.

Conclusion:

Sally Lunn tea bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Experiment with different add-ins, such as fruits, nuts, or spices, to create a unique and flavorful loaf of bread.

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