Ricotta and Raisin Buns

Soft, tender, and very fluffy buns made with my favorite sweet yeast dough. I always use a bread machine for kneading the dough — it makes the process easy and convenient. Inside is a delicate ricotta and raisin filling 

Ingredients

For the dough

• 1 cup warm milk (240 ml)

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1/3 cup honey

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 4 cups flour (500 g)

• 1 tsp salt

• 3.5 tsp dry yeast

For the filling

• 400 g ricotta

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 g)

• 2 egg yolks

• 1 tbsp starch

• raisins

Additional

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 tsp milk (for brushing the buns)

Steps

Dough

1. Knead the dough using a bread machine

Filling

2. Mix ricotta, egg yolks, powdered sugar, and starch

Shaping and baking

3. Divide the finished dough into 8 equal pieces

4. Roll each piece into a circle about 15 cm in diameter

5. Spread filling over the dough and sprinkle with raisins

6. Roll each circle into a log

7. Make a lengthwise cut along the log, leaving about 2 cm uncut at one end

8. Twist the cut strips into a spiral shape, turning them outward

9. Place buns onto a baking sheet

10. Let the buns rise for 20–30 minutes

11. Brush with egg yolk mixed with milk

12. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown