Sweet Raisin Buns

Soft, fluffy, and delicate raisin buns — a classic homemade bake that always turns out perfectly. The airy yeast dough combined with sweet raisins makes them ideal for breakfast or a cozy tea time treat 

Ingredients (makes 16 buns)

• 1.5 cups warm milk (360 ml)

• 3/4 cup sugar (190 g)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 eggs

• 125 g melted butter

• 2 tbsp vanilla extract

• 4 + 3/4 cups flour (500 g)

• 1 tbsp dry yeast

• 1 cup raisins

For brushing

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 tsp milk

Steps

1. Add sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the milk. Pour the mixture into the bread machine bowl

2. Add lightly beaten eggs and melted butter

3. Sift the flour and mix it with raisins. (I don’t add all the flour at once — I start with 4 cups, then adjust during kneading so the dough becomes soft and slightly sticky, but not runny)

4. Pour the flour mixture over the wet ingredients

5. Add the yeast

6. Select the “Dough” setting on the bread machine. After about 1.5 hours the dough is ready

7. If needed, add a little more flour and form balls using hands lightly greased with vegetable oil

8. Place the buns on a baking tray with some space between them

9. Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes, until doubled in size

10. Brush with a mixture of egg yolk and milk

11. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes