Description
Delightful Easter Bunny Buns bring springtime cheer from German bakery traditions. Fluffy dough shaped like adorable rabbits creates a festive breakfast treat you can enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (270 grams / 9.5 ounces) plain yogurt
- 1 cup (150 grams / 5.3 ounces) self-raising flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Greasing and Brushing:
- Butter for greasing
- Melted butter for brushing
Decoration:
- Edible marker for drawing faces
Instructions
- Mix yoghurt, self-raising flour, and salt in a mixing bowl, kneading until a smooth, cohesive dough forms. If mixture appears overly sticky, incorporate an additional tablespoon of flour to achieve ideal consistency.
- Partition the dough into six equal portions, approximately 70g each. From each segment, craft a substantial spherical shape (45g) representing the bunny’s face, then create two smaller elongated shapes (12g each) mimicking ears.
- Thoroughly coat a large ovenproof dish with butter to prevent sticking. Strategically position the six face-shaped dough balls across the dish’s surface, ensuring uniform spacing.
- Delicately position the ear-shaped dough sections adjacent to each facial sphere, allowing them to gently touch and create a cohesive bunny silhouette.
- Optional: Gently brush the dough surfaces with melted butter to enhance golden coloration and sheen.
- Transfer the prepared dish into a preheated oven at 180°C (360F). Bake for precisely 20 minutes until the buns acquire a rich, golden-brown complexion.
- Once baked, remove from oven and allow minimal cooling. For playful presentation, consider embellishing bunny faces using an edible decorative marker.
Notes
- Choose soft, creamy yoghurt for a tender, moist bunny bun texture that melts in your mouth.
- Adjust flour slightly based on yoghurt consistency to achieve perfect dough elasticity and prevent stickiness.
- Work with cold hands or lightly flour surfaces to shape delicate bunny ear pieces without breaking the dough.
- Consider using natural food coloring or cocoa powder to create different bunny variations for added visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg