Description
These adorable Bunny Buns are a delightful addition to any Easter brunch or springtime gathering. Soft, fluffy, and sweet, these buns are as fun to make as they are to eat, making them a perfect project for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Decorations:
- Raisins or chocolate chips for eyes
- Sliced almonds or dough scraps for tails and ears
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Shape the Bunnies: Divide dough into pieces. Shape each piece into a bunny, adding ears, tails, and facial features. Let rise.
- Bake: Brush buns with egg wash and bake until golden brown.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add a cinnamon-sugar filling before shaping.
- Perfect for Easter breakfast or springtime brunches.
- Can be made a day ahead and gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
