These Soft Raisin-enriched Yeast Buns are a tender, slightly sweet bread perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a cozy snack. Made with a simple yeast dough enriched by eggs, milk, and butter, then studded with plump raisins and finished with a glossy egg wash, they rise to produce a light, fluffy interior and a golden crust. Whether enjoyed plain, spread with butter, or dunked in coffee, these buns are an irresistible homemade treat.
Cooking Time
Preparation & Kneading: 20 minutes
First Rise: 45 minutes
Shaping & Second Rise: 40 minutes
Baking: 20–25 minutes
Total Active Time: 1 hour
Total Time (including rises): Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the Sponge:
60 ml lukewarm water (38–40 °C / 100–105 °F)
1 Tbsp (≈9 g) active dry yeast
1 tsp granulated sugar
For the Dough:
3 Tbsp (≈45 g) granulated sugar
1 tsp fine salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
8 g vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
100 ml lukewarm milk (38–40 °C / 100–105 °F)
380 g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
2 Tbsp (≈30 g) unsalted butter, softened
For Enriching & Filling:
60 g unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
100–120 g raisins, plumped in warm water and drained
For the Finish:
1 egg yolk
1 tsp milk (for egg wash)
Step-by-Step Cooking Directions
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