Irresistibly Soft Sweet Raspberry Buns to Brighten Your Day Recipe
Enjoy these irresistibly soft Sweet Raspberry Buns featuring a pillowy dough filled with tangy raspberry jam, topped with a sweet raspberry glaze. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these buns are a delightful treat to brighten your day.
- Author: Natali
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 buns 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the Dough
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3–4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon water
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine warm water, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk them thoroughly until well mixed.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add 2 cups of flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until a very sticky dough forms.
- Add More Flour: Gradually add another cup of flour, mixing continuously until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl brushed with vegetable oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Divide and Shape: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Form each into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Second Rise: Cover the dough balls with a towel and allow them to rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffed up.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough is rising.
- Fill Buns: Uncover the buns and gently press your finger into the center of each to create a small well. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam into each indent.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the buns for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, raspberry jam, and water until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm buns while still on the baking sheet. Optionally, dust with extra powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate the yeast properly for a good rise.
- Room temperature egg helps in creating a smoother dough texture.
- Adjust the amount of flour as needed to form a soft but manageable dough.
- Letting the dough rise twice ensures fluffy and tender buns.
- The glaze adds an extra sweet and fruity finish, but you can skip it if preferred.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep the buns soft.
- These buns can be reheated gently to enjoy warm flavors.
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