Lucy M. Coburg Buns are soft, spiced buns topped with crunchy sliced almonds—perfect for teatime or a cozy snack.
Coburg Buns have a lovely old-fashioned charm, yet they fit perfectly into modern baking routines. I enjoy making them because they combine traditional warm spices like ginger and cinnamon with a modern twist—golden syrup for a hint of sweetness and crunchy almonds for texture. These buns are soft and lightly sweet, making them a fantastic snack or breakfast option. Baking Coburg Buns is a simple way to bring classic flavors into your home without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 2¾ tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup (55g) salted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (55g) sugar
- 1 extra-large egg
- 1 tbsp golden syrup or light corn syrup
- 4 tbsps milk
- About ⅔ cup (55g) sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir well to combine the spices evenly.
- Add the softened butter and sugar to the dry ingredients. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
- Beat the egg with the milk and golden syrup. Pour this wet mixture into the bowl and mix everything with a spoon or your hands until you get a soft dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it gently just until smooth—don’t overwork it.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round bun and place them on the prepared baking tray.
- Press a generous handful of sliced almonds onto the top of each bun, gently pressing so they stick.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let the buns cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
If you enjoy Coburg buns, you might also like our hearty rock cakes recipe—both classic treats with rich flavors.
Delicious Coburg Buns
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir well to combine the spices evenly.
- Add the softened butter and sugar to the dry ingredients. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
- Beat the egg with the milk and golden syrup. Pour this wet mixture into the bowl and mix everything with a spoon or your hands until you get a soft dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it gently just until smooth—don’t overwork it.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round bun and place them on the prepared baking tray.
- Press a generous handful of sliced almonds onto the top of each bun, gently pressing so they stick.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let the buns cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutritional Value
(Per bun, based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 3g
Conclusion
Coburg Buns are a lovely way to enjoy a spiced, soft bun with a satisfying crunch from almonds. I appreciate how simple the recipe is and how the warm spices make the buns feel cozy and inviting. They’re perfect with a cup of tea or as a sweet snack any time of day. Give this recipe a try, and you’ll have a batch of delicious Coburg Buns that everyone will love!
