🎈 The Softest Homemade Raisin Buns Ever!
Why didn’t I know this method before? 😍
This dough literally puffs up like a balloon and bakes into the softest, fluffiest homemade buns ever!
Golden on the outside, airy on the inside, and filled with sweet raisins 🍇✨ — these bakery-style yeast buns are surprisingly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or cozy weekend baking with family ☕🥐
Once you try this dough method, you’ll never go back to ordinary buns again!
✨ In This Recipe You’ll Learn
✔️ How to make soft and fluffy yeast dough
✔️ The secret to extra airy buns
✔️ A simple glaze for a beautiful golden shine
✔️ Easy homemade bakery-style sweet buns
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🧾 Ingredients
🥣 Dough
- 250 ml warm milk (1 cup)
- 11 g dry yeast (1 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp flour
- 3 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 60 g melted butter (4 tbsp)
- 600 g whole wheat flour (5 cups)
- 10 g vanilla sugar (2 tsp)
- 50 g raisins (1/3 cup)
👩🍳 For Kneading
- 80 g flour (2/3 cup)
✨ Glaze
- 1 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
- Brown sugar for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, combine:
- Warm milk
- Yeast
- Sugar
- 1 tbsp flour
Mix well and let sit for about 10–15 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dough
Add:
- Eggs
- Salt
- Melted butter
- Vanilla sugar
Mix until combined.
Gradually add the flour and knead into a soft dough.
3️⃣ Add Raisins
Fold in the raisins and continue kneading until evenly distributed.
4️⃣ Let the Dough Rise
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
The dough will become soft, airy, and balloon-like 🎈
5️⃣ Shape the Buns
Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into buns.
Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6️⃣ Second Rise
Cover and let the buns rest again for 20–30 minutes until puffy.
7️⃣ Glaze & Bake
Mix milk (or cream) with vegetable oil and brush over the buns.
Sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
✨ Serving Tip
Enjoy warm with butter, tea, or coffee for the ultimate cozy homemade treat ☕💛
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