Sally Lunn Recipe

Indulge in the delightful history of Sally Lunn Cakes! These light and fluffy teacakes, named after a woman who sold them in the streets of Bath, England, are a true culinary delight. This recipe, adapted from the 1947 Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago's 'New England Chapter' cookbook, brings a taste of classic English baking to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these golden-brown cakes are incredibly easy to make and sure to become a family favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 133.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sally Lunn

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How to Make Sally Lunn

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a separate saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk until steaming hot. Remove from heat.
  3. Add 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the warm milk. Stir until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
  4. Allow the milk mixture to cool to lukewarm (about 105-115°F). Add the softened yeast mixture and 2 large eggs, beating well to combine.
  5. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. While the dough is rising, grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  8. Gently beat the risen dough to deflate it slightly. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
  9. Cover the muffin tin and let the cakes rise again for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Serve the Sally Lunn Cakes warm, perhaps with butter and jam!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

7g

Carbs

7g