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Baking fluffy bunny buns couldn’t be easier. Just blend self-rising flour, yogurt, and a pinch of salt for a quick dough—no yeast needed. Shape them into bunnies for a playful touch that kids will love. They’re warm and delicious fresh from the oven and bake in under 20 minutes. For extra charm, add cute details with edible markers. Enjoy now or freeze for Easter prep ahead!
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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:34:38 GMT
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Brighten up your Easter spread with these adorable bunny-shaped dinner buns. Whipped up using just yogurt and flour, these no-wait rolls come together surprisingly fast while looking totally impressive. The basic dough turns into soft, airy rolls that'll win over kids and grown-ups too.

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

Essential Ingredients

  • Regular Yogurt: Everyday yogurt gives just the right moisture and feel
  • Self-Raising Flour: Makes them puff up without needing yeast
  • Common Salt: Kicks up the taste and helps the texture
  • Plain Butter: For the pan and maybe a shiny top
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Making Your Bunnies

Mix Your Dough:
Stir yogurt and flour together until smooth. Add more flour bit by bit until you can work with it but it's still soft.
Create Bunny Shapes:
Cut dough into 6 chunks. Use each piece to make a body plus two ears. Roll small bits into skinny ear shapes with pointed ends.
Put Them Together:
Set bunnies on a buttered baking tray with gaps between them. Stick ears on at slight angles, pushing down firmly. Shape them like sleeping bunnies.

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

Getting Silky Dough

Your dough should feel smooth and bendy. Just keep adding tiny amounts of flour until it doesn't stick to your fingers but stays nice and soft.

Smart Baking

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

Fun Decorating

Use food-safe pens to draw cute faces. Each bun can have its own special look and personality.

Make-Ahead Tricks

Bake them earlier and warm up quickly before eating. A light brush of butter makes them taste freshly baked.

Baker's Secrets

  • Sprinkle flour on your hands while shaping
  • Make all bunnies similar sizes for even cooking
  • Brush with melted butter for a pretty shine

These sweet bread bunnies show how simple methods can create wow-worthy results. They're so easy to make yet look so special, 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?
Mix a cup of all-purpose flour with one teaspoon of baking powder for every cup of self-rising flour you'll need.
→ Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Absolutely! Wrap it up and refrigerate for up to three days or freeze it for as long as four months.
→ How long will these buns stay good?
They’re best fresh, but you can reheat them in the microwave for 10 seconds the next day.
→ Which yogurt works best here?
Plain, regular yogurt works just fine for these buns.
→ Can I freeze these buns?
The dough freezes perfectly, but freshly baked buns are always more delicious!

Fluffy Bunny Buns

These soft bunny buns come together with self-rising flour and yogurt. A no-yeast Easter project that's easy and fun to make with kids!

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

Category: Breads

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: New Zealand

Yield: 6 Servings (6 buns)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Dough

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

→ Optional Decoration

05 Edible markers to add fun designs, if you'd like
06 Melted butter to brush over the top

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F). In a bowl, mix the yogurt, flour, and salt until the dough comes together. If it's too sticky, toss in a bit more flour, about a tablespoon at a time.

Step 02

Divide the dough into 6 portions, about 70g each. From each piece, roll one bigger ball (45g) for the face, and then two smaller sausage-like pieces (12g each) for the ears.

Step 03

Grease a large ovenproof dish with plenty of butter. Spread out your 6 face-shaped pieces, leaving room between them. Stick the smaller dough shapes to the sides of each face to form the ears.

Step 04

You can brush the tops with some melted butter, if you'd like. Bake for around 20 minutes. Serve while they're warm, and draw on faces using edible markers if you want to make them fun.

Notes

  1. If you don't have self-raising flour, mix plain flour with 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  2. Store the dough in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze it for about 4 months.
  3. These are best warm! Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 10 seconds to enjoy again.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large ovenproof dish
  • Optional: Stand mixer with dough hook attachment

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • It contains dairy from yogurt and butter.
  • Made using flour with 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