Hunny Bunnies
Delightfully whimsical and irresistibly sweet, Hunny Bunnies are soft, honey-kissed bread rolls shaped like adorable bunnies—perfect for Easter brunches, springtime gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a touch of charm. With a pillowy texture achieved through a simple yeast-based dough and a luscious honey butter glaze applied fresh from the oven, these buns are as delicious as they are fun to make. Each bunny is handcrafted by shaping the dough into playful spirals and loops, making the recipe both a treat to eat and a joy to create. With just 20 minutes of prep time and ingredients like milk, butter, and honey for a hint of natural sweetness, these homemade rolls are an inviting combination of flavor and creativity. Serve them warm to experience the ultimate buttery, melt-in-your-mouth indulgence—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 piece Large egg
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Salted butter (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (for glaze)
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and butter. Heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (about 110°F / 43°C).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt together.
Add the warm milk mixture, egg, and 3 tablespoons of honey to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add a small amount of flour if the dough is sticky.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Punch the dough down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long.
Form bunny shapes by coiling one end of the rope into a spiral for the 'body’ and looping the other end up for the 'head.' Pinch ears at the top of the loop.
Place the shaped dough bunnies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bunnies for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
While the bunnies bake, prepare the honey butter glaze by melting the salted butter and stirring in the honey.
Once the bunnies are out of the oven, brush them generously with the honey butter glaze.
Serve warm for the best flavor. These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.7 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.5 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 369 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 1547 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 400.6 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1034 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
