The bun's creation is attributed to William Oliver in the 18th century. Oliver also created the Bath Oliver dry biscuit after the bun proved too fattening for his rheumatic patients.
The creation of the bun is attributed to William Oliver in the 18th century. As a result, he also developed the Bath Oliver dry biscuit, which was created as an alternative to the bun due to its high caloric content, making it less suitable for his patients with rheumatic conditions.