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Soft Easter Bunny Buns

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Whip up these cheerful Bunny Buns quickly with only yogurt, flour, and a pinch of salt. No yeast to mess with! Shape the dough into adorable bunny faces, bake them to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, and enjoy warm. Kids love decorating them with edible markers! Serve fresh, or freeze the dough to get a jump start on Easter fun.
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Brighten up your Easter spread with these cute bunny rolls. They're whipped up using just yogurt and flour - no yeast needed! You'll have these fluffy, soft buns ready super fast, making them a hit with kids and grown-ups too.

Getting the dough just right helps you shape these rolls easily. When you nail the consistency, each bunny comes out of the oven with its own adorable look.

Essential Ingredients

  • Regular Yogurt: Gives the perfect moisture and softness
  • Self-Raising Flour: Makes them puff up without needing yeast
  • Regular Salt: Enhances taste and helps with texture
  • Unsalted Butter: For the pan and optional topping
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Simple Instructions

Mix Your Dough:
Combine yogurt with flour until smooth. Add more flour bit by bit until you can work with it but it stays soft.
Create Your Bunnies:
Cut dough into 6 equal chunks. Make each into a body with two ears. Roll small bits into skinny ear shapes.
Put Them Together:
Set them on a buttered baking sheet with gaps between. Stick the ears at angles and press down firmly. Shape them like sleeping bunnies.

I came up with this idea while looking for fun, easy baking projects families could do together. Now it's become something we look forward to every holiday.

Getting The Right Dough

Your dough should feel smooth and easy to mold. Just keep adding small amounts of flour until it doesn't stick to your hands but stays nice and soft.

Baking Them Right

Cook at 180°C/360°F until they turn golden on top but stay soft inside.

Fun Decorations

You can use food-safe pens to draw cute faces. Each roll can have its own special look and personality.

Planning Ahead

Make them beforehand and warm them up quickly before eating. Brush with a bit of butter to make them taste fresh again.

Expert Advice

  • Put some flour on your hands when shaping
  • Try to make all bunnies the same size so they cook evenly
  • Brush with melted butter for a nice shine

These sweet bread bunnies show you don't need fancy techniques for wow-worthy results. They're easy to make yet look amazing, perfect for making your Easter table special.

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Common Questions

→ What if I don’t have self-rising flour?
You can make your own by adding one teaspoon of baking powder to every cup of plain flour.
→ Can I prepare this dough earlier?
Yep! Wrap it up and store it in the fridge for up to three days or freeze it for up to four months.
→ How long do these stay good to eat?
They’re best fresh but can be reheated in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften them up the next day.
→ What type of yogurt works best?
Regular plain yogurt does the trick perfectly.
→ Can these buns be frozen?
You can freeze the dough, but baked buns are at their tastiest when fresh.

Fluffy Easter Buns

Fluffy and playful bunny-shaped bread made with just yogurt and self-rising flour. Simple, fun, and no yeast required. Great for an Easter project with the kids!

Preparation
10 Mins
Cooking Duration
20 Mins
Complete Duration
30 Mins
By: sofia

Type: Warm & Fresh

Complexity: Simple

Origin: New Zealand

Output: 6 Portions (6 buns)

Diet Types: Plant-Based (with dairy/eggs)

What You'll Need

→ Dough

01 1 cup (270g) plain yogurt
02 Butter for greasing your baking pan
03 1 cup (150g) self-rising flour
04 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Decoration

05 Edible markers to add fun designs
06 Melted butter for brushing the tops

Preparation Steps

01 Step

Heat the oven to 180°C (360°F). In a bowl, mix the yogurt, flour, and salt until it forms a dough. If it’s too sticky, add another spoonful of flour to fix it.

02 Step

Divide the dough into six pieces (about 70g each). From each piece, roll out a larger chunk (about 45g) for the main face. Then, shape two smaller chunks (around 12g each) into stubby sausage-like shapes to make ears.

03 Step

Butter an oven-safe pan generously. Place the big dough rounds spaced evenly, forming the faces. Attach the ear-shaped pieces by lightly pressing them onto the sides of the rounds.

04 Step

You can brush the tops with melted butter if you want a golden finish. Bake for 20 minutes, then eat while still warm. Add cute faces with edible markers, if you'd like.

Additional Tips

  1. You can substitute self-rising flour with all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  2. Store the dough in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze it and keep for around four months.
  3. Tastes best right out of the oven. To reheat later, just use the microwave for 10 seconds.

Required Equipment

  • Large baking dish suitable for the oven
  • Optional: Dough hook attachment for a stand mixer

Allergen Notice

Review ingredients for possible allergens and seek professional medical advice if uncertain.
  • Contains dairy, such as yogurt and butter.
  • Made with flour that contains gluten.

Nutritional Information (Each Portion)

Consider these values as estimates rather than definitive health guidance.
  • Energy: 96
  • Fat Content: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Protein Content: 6 g