Source: Pilar, AdobeStockThe best and simplest treat for tea – sweet homemade buns. Whether enriched or yeast-free, they always turn out fluffy, aromatic, and golden brown. These buns are delicious on their own, or with jam or condensed milk. Choose the perfect recipe from our selection!
1. Sweet Yeast-Free Milk Buns
Source: AdobeStockQuick to prepare and very inexpensive.
You will need: 500 g flour, 350-400 ml milk, 80 g sugar, 30 ml vegetable oil, 1 egg, 1 tbsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with sugar and salt until foamy. Add vegetable oil and warm milk, whisk again, then add flour with baking powder. Knead the dough, let it rest for 15 minutes, and divide it into 6 parts.
Roll into balls and place them all together in a baking dish. Make cuts on the buns with a sharp knife and brush them with a small amount of milk. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Enriched Sweet Buns
Source: AdobeStockBefore baking, you can sprinkle the buns with sugar or poppy seeds.
You will need: 2 eggs, 50 g sugar, 150 ml milk, 50 g butter, 1 tbsp vanilla sugar, 5 g active dry yeast, 350 g flour, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix half of the warm milk, active dry yeast, and a spoon of sugar, and let this starter rest for 15 minutes. Melt the butter and let it cool. Whisk the eggs with both types of sugar and salt. Add the remaining milk, mix, pour in the starter, and then add the butter.
Mix everything together and add the sifted flour. Knead the dough, cover it with a towel, and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. After that, divide it into pieces, form round buns, and let them rest for another 15 minutes. Brush the buns with milk or beaten egg and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Lenten Sweet Buns
Source: AdobeStockThis recipe is also suitable for those following a vegan diet.
You will need: 450 g flour, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 250 ml water, 10 g active dry yeast, 80 g sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast, and leave in a warm place for 10 minutes. Add oil and then gradually add sifted flour with salt. Knead the dough thoroughly and leave it in a warm place for 1.5 hours. Form buns, cover with a towel, and leave for another 15 minutes. Brush them with vegetable oil and bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Sweet Kefir Buns
Source: AdobeStockIngredients for these buns are likely already in your fridge.
You will need: 3 cups flour, 300 ml kefir, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tsp baking powder, 4 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix sifted flour and dry ingredients. Separately, mix kefir with oil, pour into the flour, and knead into a homogeneous dough. Divide it into pieces and form round buns. Lightly brush them with oil or egg if desired and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 190-200 degrees Celsius.
5. Sweet Sour Cream Buns
Source: AdobeStockThis dough will take a little more time, but the result is worth it.
You will need: 500 g flour, 30 g fresh yeast, 150 ml sour cream, 130 ml milk, 50 g butter, 80 g sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 egg.
Preparation: Mix warm milk and fresh yeast, add a spoon of sugar and 50 g of flour. Mix the starter, cover, and leave for 20 minutes in a warm place. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add the starter and sour cream to them, knead the dough, and finally add soft butter. Continue kneading and leave the dough in a warm place for 1.5 hours.
After that, divide the dough into balls, form buns, and place them on parchment paper separately or in groups of 6-7 in the shape of a flower. Cover with a towel and leave for another half an hour. Whisk an egg with 2 spoons of oil and brush the buns. Bake them in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
6. Sweet Cottage Cheese Buns
Source: AdobeStockThe dough is ready in just 5 minutes!
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 200 g flour, 2 eggs, 80 g sugar, 2 g salt, 1 g vanilla, 10 g baking powder, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Add oil, mix, and add flour with baking powder. Knead the dough and form 6-8 buns. Brush them with sour cream and sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake the buns in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Sweet Oat Buns
Source: AdobeStockThe ideal bun recipe for a hearty French-style breakfast.
You will need: 1 cup water, 50 g fresh yeast, 1 egg, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 3-4 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp kefir, 100 g rolled oats, 300 g flour.
Preparation: Dissolve fresh yeast and sugar in warm water, leave for 15 minutes, then add egg, kefir, and vegetable oil. Mix everything together, add flour and rolled oats, knead the dough, and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. After that, form small buns, brush with water, and sprinkle with rolled oats. Bake them for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
8. Sweet Cinnamon Buns
Source: AdobeStockThey are very good with caramel and various sweet sauces to taste.
You will need: 1 egg, 150 g butter, 500 g flour, 300 ml milk, 3 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp active dry yeast, 0.5 tsp salt, 3 tbsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, salt, active dry yeast, and regular sugar. Leave the mixture in a warm place for 5 minutes, then add 3 spoons of flour, mix, and leave for another 15 minutes. Add 100 g of melted butter and then gradually add the flour.
Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. Roll it out into a 5 mm thick layer, brush with the remaining melted butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll the dough into a log and cut into pieces of equal thickness. Place all the buns in a baking dish with a small distance between them and brush with beaten egg. Bake them for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius until golden brown.
9. Sweet Poppy Seed Buns
Source: AdobeStockIt will be very tasty if you drizzle the finished buns with chocolate glaze.
You will need: 120 ml water, 8 g active dry yeast, 6 tbsp sugar, 80 ml and 5 tbsp milk, 50 g butter, 1 egg yolk, 400-500 g flour, 1 egg, 150 g poppy seeds, 30 g raisins, 1 tbsp semolina.
Preparation: Mix warm water, 1 spoon of sugar, and yeast, leave the resulting starter for 10 minutes in a warm place. Separately, mix 80 ml warm milk, melted butter, and another 2 spoons of sugar. Add the egg, pour in the starter, and gradually add sifted flour to the dough. Knead it until smooth and leave for 1 hour in a warm place.
Pour boiling water over the raisins for 10 minutes and pat dry. Mix 4 spoons of milk and sugar, bring to a boil, and add poppy seeds, semolina, and raisins. Mix the filling well and let it cool.
Roll out the dough into a layer, spread the filling, roll it into a log, and cut into pieces 4-5 cm thick. Place the buns on parchment paper. Whisk the egg yolk and a spoon of oil, brush the poppy seed buns, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
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10. Sweet Filled Buns
Source: AdobeStockInstead of the filling, you can use any jam, condensed milk, or whatever you like.
You will need: 3 eggs, 500-550 g flour, 120 g sugar, 250 ml milk, 80 g butter, 0.5 tsp salt, 8 g active dry yeast, 150 g jam to taste.
Preparation: Set aside 1 egg and 10 ml milk for brushing the buns. Heat the remaining milk, add sugar, salt, and yeast, mix, and leave for 10 minutes in a warm place. Add sifted flour and melted butter, knead the dough thoroughly, and leave it in a warm place for another 1 hour.
Divide the dough into pieces, roll out each one, place a spoon of jam, and form filled buns. Leave the buns for another 20 minutes under a towel. After that, whisk the egg and milk, brush the buns, and bake them for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
11. Sweet Pan-Fried Buns
Source: AdobeStockTo remove excess fat after frying, place them on paper towels.
You will need: 450 g flour, 200 ml milk, 100 g butter, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 1 tsp active dry yeast, 3 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, sugar, yeast, and a few spoons of flour. Leave this starter in a warm place for 15 minutes, then mix it with the egg, melted butter, and vegetable oil. Add sifted flour with salt and knead the dough.
Leave it in a warm place for 1 hour, divide into pieces, form buns, and slightly flatten them. Fry the buns over medium heat in preheated oil on both sides until golden brown. To ensure they cook through, fry them covered.
12. Sweet Nut Buns
Source: AdobeStockYou can also give the buns any other shape you prefer.
You will need: 500 g flour, 180 g sugar, 1 pinch salt, 20 g fresh yeast, 120 g butter, 250 ml milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, cinnamon, vanilla sugar, 200 g walnuts or other nuts.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast, salt, and 80 g sugar in warm milk. Leave the starter in a warm place for 15 minutes. Add egg, vegetable oil, and 80 g melted butter, mix, and gradually add sifted flour. Knead the dough thoroughly and leave it in a warm place for 2 hours.
Toast the nuts in a dry pan and grind them through a meat grinder. Mix them with the remaining sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Roll out the dough into a layer, spread the filling, and fold one-third of the dough towards the center. Do the same with the other third from the other side, so the filling is enclosed.
Cut the dough into strips with a sharp knife. Twist each piece several times into a spiral and place on parchment paper. Leave the buns for another 20 minutes, then brush with egg yolk and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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13. Sweet Keto Buns with Almond Flour
Source: AdobeStockAdd sweetener to the finished dough to your taste.
You will need: 5 eggs, 15 tbsp almond flour, 5 tbsp butter, 2.5 tsp baking powder, sugar substitute.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with melted butter. Add almond flour, baking powder, and sugar substitute to taste. Whisk everything again and pour the dough into muffin molds. Bake the buns for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
14. Sweet Buns with Coconut Flour and Mozzarella
Source: AdobeStockAnother original keto recipe that will appeal to everyone who loves to try something new.
You will need: 120 g coconut flour, 250 g mozzarella, 1 egg, 5 g baking powder, 20 g cinnamon, 50 g crushed walnuts, 50 g erythritol, 20 g butter.
Preparation: Grate and melt the mozzarella using any convenient method. Add eggs and coconut flour, mix, and add baking powder. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes. Separately, mix melted butter, erythritol, nuts, and cinnamon. Roll out the dough into a thin layer, spread the filling, roll into a log, and cut into pieces. Bake the buns in the oven for about 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Sweet Condensed Milk Buns
Source: AdobeStockSweet tooths can add even more condensed milk!
You will need: 500 g flour, 100 g condensed milk, 200 ml warm milk, 50 g butter, 1 egg, 1 egg white, 6-7 g active dry yeast, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Mix warm milk and active dry yeast together. After 5 minutes, add melted butter, condensed milk, egg, and egg white. Whisk everything until smooth and add both types of sugar and salt. Whisk again, add flour, and knead the dough.
Leave the dough in a warm place for 1.5 hours. After that, form small buns of any shape and leave them for another half an hour under plastic wrap. If desired, brush the buns with egg yolk, oil, or milk. Bake them in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.