2021 Winners
We are delighted to announce that the winners of the 2021 World Chelsea Bun Awards are...
Under 18
WINNER - Katie Lovass, aged 10
Blueberry and Dried Mango Chelsea Buns
Katie's Mum, Clare says..."Katie is 10 years old and made the buns all by herself. She adapted a recipe online by changing the flavours to ones she liked - blueberry and dried mango.
They taste amazing!"
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CONGRATULATIONS KATIE!
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...and a special mention goes to:
Heart-Shaped Chelsea Buns by Angelique Bass, aged 6 for coming a close second - @missliques
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Adult
WINNER - Sofia_RH
Masala Chai Chelsea Buns
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Sofia says... "lightly spiced and filled with plump dates and sultanas steeped in black tea, coated in sticky vanilla syrup and sprinkled with cardamom sugar." - @sofia.r.h
CONGRATULATIONS SOFIA!
...and special mentions go to:
- Traditional Chelsea Buns by Pippa @fromthebottomofmypencilcase;
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- Rum Glazed Chelsea Buns by Stefano Marcangelo;
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- Anja Thiele’s Bavarian Chelsea Bun creation;
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- Almond & Apricot Chelsea Buns by Elizabeth English for being the most senior entrant at 85 and for her beautiful traditional presentation.
Professional
WINNER - La Bonne Parisienne, Shropshire
Upside Down Chelsea Buns
La Bonne Parisienne say..."Upside down to show gooey sticky bottom... AND it's #worldchelseabunweek this week too! I love it when I turn them out and all the caramelised butter runs down the sides..."
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CONGRATULATIONS LA BONNE PARISIENNE!
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...and a special mention goes to:
Sourdough Cranberry & Brazil Nut Chelsea Buns by Blackbirds' Micro Bakery - @blackbirdsmicrobakery
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Overall Supreme Champion of The World Chelsea Bun Awards 2021
WINNER - La Bonne Parisienne, Shropshire
Upside Down Chelsea Buns
Guest Judge, Chef Regis Negrier says... “How appetising the buns look; I can imagine the warm caramelised butter taste - I just want to eat one!"
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CONGRATULATIONS LA BONNE PARISIENNE!