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Easter Braided Buns (Soft & Fluffy Perfect for Spring)

These Easter braided buns are soft, fluffy sweet yeast rolls shaped into beautiful braids, making them perfect for Easter brunch. The dough is lightly sweetened, enriched with butter and eggs, and baked until golden brown. They can be topped with sugar, almonds, or a simple glaze and are delicious served warm with butter or jam. This festive homemade bread is easy to prepare and lovely centerpiece for any Easter table or any occasion.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 2 Braids
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 218
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 mls Milk warm
  • 100 g Granulated sugar
  • 1-2 packages Vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp Dry yeast
  • 500+ g All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 70 g Butter melted
  • 2 large Eggs

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine a little bit of warm water, sugar and yeast. Cover and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl of a stand mixer add melted butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, warm milk, and activated yeast. Mix on medium low speed until combined adding eggs one at a time.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt until well incorporated. Knead the dough with dough hook attachment for 8-10 minutes on medium speed until smooth and elastic. The dough will be slightly sticky. Don't be tempted to add more flour.
  4. First Rise: Cover the dough with plastic cling and let rise for 1.5 hours in a warm place. I usually keep it close to my fireplace, or place the dough in the oven of 100 degrees turn oven off once temperature is reached.
  5. Shape the Braids: On a well floured surface divide the dough into half. Roll out 3 small ropes of each half and braid them together. Pinch the ends underneath.
  6. Place on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Second Rise: Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  8. Brush & Bake: Preheat oven to 360F
  9. Brush braids with egg wash of 1 egg yolk and whipping cream.
  10. Bake at 360F for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown. Internal temp 190-200F.
  11. Add Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with whipping cream and drizzle over cooled buns. Decorate with festive colorful sprinkles.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Braided Buns:
  • Don't add too much flour - the dough should stay soft.
  • Warm milk only (not hot) - so the yeast stays active.
  • Let them rise fully - to keep the buns fluffy.
  • Brush with egg wash - for a beautiful golden shine.