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• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1.5 teaspoons of salt

• Saffron threads for color (optional)

These ingredients come together in a beautiful process that reflects the artistry of baking, leading to a soft, slightly sweet delight reminiscent of the original buns.

The Captivating History of the Sally Lunn Bun

The origin of the Sally Lunn bun is steeped in intrigue. The tale begins in the 1680s with Solange Luyon, a young Huguenot woman who fled France due to religious persecution. Arriving in Bath, she began experimenting with baking, ultimately creating the soft, brioche-style bun that would captivate the locals.