Sweet Baked Raspberry Buns – Full Article

These Sweet Baked Raspberry Buns are soft, fluffy, and filled with a fruity raspberry surprise. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, they combine the comfort of a classic bun with the bright flavor of fresh raspberries. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds an elegant touch while keeping them simple and approachable.🍓

Why You’ll Love These Buns

• Fluffy texture – soft, pillowy buns everyone will love.
• Sweet and fruity filling – bursts of fresh raspberry in every bite.
• Perfect for gatherings – ideal for brunch, tea time, or weekend mornings.
• Simple yet impressive – homemade taste with bakery-style presentation.

The dough is enriched with butter and eggs, giving it a tender crumb, while the raspberry filling provides natural sweetness and a vibrant color. Making these buns is easier than you think — a bit of kneading, a rise, and a quick bake results in a batch of irresistible pastries.

Sweet Baked Raspberry Buns

Soft, fluffy raspberry buns 🍓 — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, filled with fruity goodness and lightly dusted with powdered sugar.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, Bakery

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Dry Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
• 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs

Filling

• 1 cup fresh raspberries or raspberry jam

Topping

• 1 tbsp sugar for sprinkling
• Optional powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Baking tray
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk or spatula
• Kitchen towel

Method

 

1. Combine warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic.
3. Cover dough and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
4. Punch down dough, divide into 12 pieces, flatten, place raspberries inside, and seal. Arrange on tray.
5. Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush buns with milk or egg wash, sprinkle sugar, bake 18–20 minutes until golden.
7. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat before serving.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh raspberries (or raspberry jam)
• 1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
• Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare yeast dough
   In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. Make dough
   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes).
3. First rise
   Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
4. Shape buns
   Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece, place raspberries in the center, and fold over to seal. Place on a greased or lined baking tray.
5. Second rise
   Cover buns and let rise another 30–40 minutes until puffed.
6. Bake
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush buns lightly with milk or egg wash, sprinkle 1 tbsp sugar, and bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
7. Cool and finish
   Let buns cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

• Filling options: Swap raspberries for strawberries, blueberries, or a fruit jam of your choice.
• Glaze: Drizzle a simple sugar glaze for extra sweetness.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat before serving for soft buns.

Nutrition (Approx. per bun)

• Calories: 180
• Carbs: 28 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g