Description
Soft and fluffy bunny-shaped buns perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup raisins (for eyes)
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide into small balls.
- Shape each ball into a bunny and place on a baking sheet.
- Insert raisins for eyes.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush buns with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- You can use chocolate chips instead of raisins for eyes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bunny buns for easter