Easter Bunny Buns

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These charming Bunny Buns offer a delightfully simple baking project perfect for Easter celebrations. Using just yogurt and self-raising flour (plus a pinch of salt), the dough comes together quickly without any need for yeast or complex bread-making techniques. Each bun is shaped into a bunny face with ears, making them irresistibly cute and fun for children to help create. The buns bake up warm and fluffy in just 20 minutes, and can even be decorated with edible markers to add personality to each bunny. While best enjoyed fresh and warm, these versatile buns can be made ahead and frozen, making them perfect for Easter planning.
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Updated on Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:59:30 GMT
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A person is holding a bun with a face drawn on it. | myhomemaderecipe.com

These adorable bunny buns bring pure joy to any Easter table, and the best part? They're incredibly simple to make with just yogurt and flour. After discovering this no-yeast recipe, it's become my favorite way to create festive bread shapes that look like they took hours but actually come together in minutes. They're so cute that kids can't resist helping to shape their own little bunnies.

Last Easter, I made these with my niece, and watching her face light up as the 'bunnies' emerged from the oven was priceless. The secret is in keeping the dough proportions just right for those perfect bunny ears.

Essential Ingredients

  • Plain Yogurt: Regular yogurt works better than Greek style as it creates just the right moisture level
  • Self-Raising Flour: This gives us the lift we need without yeast. If using plain flour, just add baking powder
  • Salt: Just a pinch enhances the flavor and makes these taste like proper bread
  • Butter: For greasing the pan and optional brushing before baking
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A wooden board with a bunch of bear shaped breads. | myhomemaderecipe.com

Detailed Instructions

Dough Creation:
Combine yogurt and flour in a large bowl. Mix until it forms a soft, pliable dough. Add flour gradually if it feels too sticky. The dough should be smooth but not dry.
Shaping Process:
Divide dough into 6 equal portions. From each portion, make one larger ball for the body. Make two smaller balls for the ears. Roll ear pieces into short sausage shapes. Keep everything proportional for cute bunnies.
Assembly and Arrangement:
Grease your baking dish well. Space body pieces evenly apart. Attach ear pieces at a slight angle. Press ears gently but firmly to connect. They should look like little sleeping bunnies.

My journey with these buns started when looking for an easy Easter project to do with kids. Now they've become our annual tradition, with everyone creating their own unique bunny shapes.

Dough Consistency

The dough should be soft but not sticky. I've found that adding flour gradually helps achieve that perfect texture that's easy to shape.

Temperature Matters

A moderately hot oven (180°C/360°F) gives these buns a golden crust while keeping the inside soft and fluffy.

Decorating Fun

While they're adorable plain, adding simple faces with edible markers makes each bunny unique. My kids love giving their bunnies different expressions.

Make-Ahead Tips

While best fresh from the oven, you can make them ahead and rewarm briefly before serving. A quick brush with butter makes them good as new.

Chef's Essential Tips

  • Keep your hands lightly floured while shaping
  • Make sure all bunnies are similar size for even baking
  • Brush with melted butter before baking for a golden finish

Every time I make these bunny buns, I'm reminded that baking doesn't have to be complicated to be special. They bring such joy to our Easter celebrations, and watching children's faces light up as they create their own bunnies makes the simple process even more rewarding.

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A plate of buns with eyes and noses on them. | myhomemaderecipe.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these without self-raising flour?
Yes, substitute 1 cup plain flour plus 1 teaspoon baking powder for each cup of self-raising flour.
→ Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, store wrapped dough in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
→ How long do these buns stay fresh?
They're best eaten fresh and warm, but can be reheated in the microwave for 10 seconds the next day.
→ What type of yogurt should I use?
Plain regular yogurt works best for this recipe.
→ Can I freeze these buns?
While the unbaked dough freezes well, the baked buns are best enjoyed fresh.

Easter Bunny Buns

Cute bunny-shaped buns made with just yogurt and self-raising flour, perfect for Easter baking with kids - no yeast or special techniques required.

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

Category: Breads

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: New Zealand

Yield: 6 Servings (6 buns)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Dough

01 1 cup (270g) plain yoghurt
02 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour
03 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 Butter for greasing

→ Optional Decoration

05 Edible marker for drawing faces
06 Melted butter for brushing

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F). Combine yoghurt, self-raising flour, and salt in a bowl until dough forms. Add extra tablespoon of flour if dough is too wet.

Step 02

Divide dough into 6 pieces (70g each). From each piece, make one larger ball (45g) for face and two smaller balls (12g each) for ears. Roll smaller balls into stubby sausage shapes.

Step 03

Generously grease large ovenproof dish with butter. Place 6 larger balls evenly around dish for faces. Add pairs of ear shapes touching each face.

Step 04

Optional: brush with melted butter. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm, optionally decorating with edible marker for faces.

Notes

  1. Can substitute self-raising flour with 1 cup plain flour plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
  2. Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 4 months
  3. Best eaten warm - can microwave 10 seconds to reheat next day

Tools You'll Need

  • Kitchen mixer with dough hook (optional)
  • Large ovenproof dish

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (yoghurt, butter)
  • Contains gluten (flour)

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