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Soft Bunny Easter Buns

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Whip up these adorable bunny buns quickly and easily, making them perfect for Easter! Mix self-rising flour, yogurt, and a bit of salt to create your dough without yeast. Shape the dough into fun bunny faces, bake for 20 minutes, and enjoy fresh or freeze for later. Add artistic touches with edible markers for extra fun. They're perfect for kids and adults alike. Delicious served warm or reheated!
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Updated on Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:37:56 GMT
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Brighten up your Easter spread with these adorable bunny rolls. Whipped up using just yogurt and flour, these no-yeast buns come together surprisingly fast while looking amazing on the table. The easy-to-make dough creates soft, airy rolls that'll win over kids and grown-ups too.

Getting the dough just right makes shaping these rolls super easy. When mixed correctly, each bunny gets its own cute personality as it bakes.

Essential Ingredients

  • Regular Yogurt: Regular type works best for moisture and softness
  • Self-Raising Flour: Gives lift without needing yeast
  • Table Salt: Enhances taste and helps texture
  • Unsalted Butter: For pan greasing and optional finishing
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Making Your Bunnies

Mix Your Dough:
Combine yogurt and flour until smooth. Add flour bit by bit until you can work with it but it's still soft.
Create Your Shapes:
Cut dough into 6 chunks. Mold each piece into a body plus two ears. Make ears by rolling tiny bits into pointed sticks.
Put It All Together:
Set on buttered baking tray with gaps between them. Stick the ears on at angles, pushing firmly to join. Shape like bunnies taking a nap.

This idea came from looking for fun baking activities families could do together. Now it's become a favorite holiday custom.

Getting Soft Results

Your dough should feel smooth and stretchy. Add flour slowly until it doesn't stick to your hands but stays nice and soft.

Smart Baking

Cook at 180°C/360°F until the tops turn golden while keeping the inside fluffy and light.

Fun Decorations

Try edible markers to draw cute faces. Each bun turns into its own little character with different looks.

Make-Ahead Tricks

Bake them earlier and warm briefly before eating. A quick butter brush makes them taste freshly baked.

Expert Advice

  • Coat hands in flour when molding
  • Make all bunnies similar sizes for even cooking
  • Brush with melted butter for a lovely shine

These sweet bread bunnies show how simple methods can create wow-worthy results. They combine easy cooking with cute looks, making them perfect for your Easter table.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What should I do if I don’t have self-rising flour?
Swap it out by mixing a cup of all-purpose flour with a teaspoon of baking powder for every cup you need.
→ Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! You can refrigerate it wrapped up for up to three days or freeze it for up to four months.
→ How long will the buns stay good?
They're best hot out of the oven, but you can reheat them in the microwave for a few seconds the next day.
→ What’s the best type of yogurt to use?
Plain, natural yogurt works great for this recipe.
→ Can I freeze the finished buns?
While the dough freezes well, the baked buns are best freshly made.

Fluffy Bunny Treats

Cute, fluffy bunny-shaped treats made with a handful of simple ingredients. Perfect for a fun Easter activity—no yeast or complicated prep involved!

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: New Zealand

Yield: 6 Servings (6 buns)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Dough

01 1/4 teaspoon of salt
02 1 cup (270g) plain yogurt
03 Butter to coat your dish
04 1 cup (150g) self-rising flour

→ Optional Decoration

05 If you wanna add designs, use edible markers
06 Brush melted butter on the surface for extra shine

Instructions

Step 01

Heat your oven to 180°C (360°F). In a mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, salt, and yogurt. Stir until you form a dough. If it sticks too much, toss in a bit more flour, one spoonful at a time.

Step 02

Split the dough into 6 equal chunks (roughly 70g each). Shape each chunk into one big ball for the face (45g), and two smaller pieces (12g each) for the ears. Mold the small ones into stubby little sausage shapes.

Step 03

Butter up a large oven-safe dish. Place the bigger dough balls spaced apart to make faces. Stick the ear pieces near the sides of each face so they’re touching.

Step 04

You can paint a bit of melted butter on top before baking if you like. Pop them in the oven for about 20 minutes. Serve warm, and go ahead and draw on faces with edible markers if you're feeling creative.

Notes

  1. No self-rising flour? Use plain flour and mix in 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  2. Dough keeps fine in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen for 4 months.
  3. Warm tastes better! Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 10 seconds.

Tools You'll Need

  • A large dish that can go in the oven
  • Optional: Dough hook attachment for a kitchen mixer

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy ingredients like yogurt and butter
  • Made using flour that has gluten

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 96
  • Total Fat: 1 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Protein: 6 g