Ohhh, raisin tea buns 🫖🍞 — cozy, old-fashioned, and perfect with a cup of tea. Soft inside, lightly sweet, and dotted with juicy raisins. Here’s a classic, easy recipe just like the traditional ones.
Old-Fashioned Raisin Tea Buns
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. - Cut in butter
Rub cold butter into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs. - Add raisins
Stir raisins through the mixture. - Add milk
Pour in milk (and vanilla if using). Mix gently until a soft dough forms. - Shape buns
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat to about 1-inch thick.
Cut into rounds or shape into small buns. - Bake
Place on baking sheet and bake 15–18 minutes, until golden on top. - Cool & serve
Best served warm with butter or jam.
Tea-Time Tips
- Soak raisins in hot water or tea for 10 minutes for extra plumpness
- Brush tops with a little milk or melted butter before baking
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth
Perfect with tea, coffee, or just nostalgia ☕
Want a yeasted version, whole-wheat option, or glazed bakery-style buns next?
