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 origin of the bun is attributed to William Oliver in the 18th century. This led him to create the Bath Oliver dry biscuit, which was developed as a healthier alternative to the bun due to its high caloric content, making it less suitable for his patients with rheumatic conditions.