Description
Sugar Raspberry Danish Buns are soft, buttery swirls filled with raspberry jam and topped with a sweet glaze. A cross between cinnamon rolls and Danish pastries, these buns are fruity, fluffy, and perfect for brunch or a cozy treat with coffee.
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour, salt, softened butter, remaining sugar, egg, and activated yeast mixture. Mix and knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes with a mixer).
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the dough, sprinkle with sugar, and scatter fresh raspberries if using.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side, then cut into 10–12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- While the buns cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla to make a glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm buns and serve.
Notes
- Use lemon zest in the dough for a citrusy twist.
- Substitute raspberry jam with strawberry, blueberry, or apricot jam.
- Try a raspberry cream cheese filling for extra richness.
- Sprinkle slivered almonds on top before baking for added crunch.
- Buns freeze well—cool completely, wrap individually, and reheat as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
