Bunny Bread
Delight your family and friends with this whimsical and delicious Bunny Bread, perfect for Easter brunches, spring parties, or any occasion that calls for a touch of creativity! This soft and fluffy homemade bread recipe features the comforting flavor of a traditional yeast dough, enriched with milk, butter, and eggs for a tender texture. Shaped into an adorable bunny complete with a plump body, perky ears, and a raisin-eye gaze, this bread is both fun to create and delightful to serve. With simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and yeast, this recipe makes baking approachable for any level of home cook. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or as a centerpiece on your table, Bunny Bread is sure to bring smiles and satisfy taste buds. Ideal for themed gatherings or family baking projects, this charming creation will become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 50 grams Sugar
- 10 grams Salt
- 240 milliliters Milk
- 60 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 units Large eggs
- 4 pieces Raisins or currants for eyes
Instructions
In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk and butter together until the butter has melted. Allow the mixture to cool until it's warm to the touch.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 250 grams of flour, 7 grams of instant yeast, 50 grams of sugar, and 10 grams of salt.
Add the warm milk mixture and two eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until the ingredients are combined.
Gradually add the remaining flour and knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal parts, and then divide one of those parts into three pieces: one large piece for the body, a slightly smaller piece for the head, and a final piece for the tail.
Shape the larger piece into a smooth oval for the body. Shape the smaller piece into a ball for the head and attach it to the body by gently pressing the pieces together.
Form the remaining small piece into a ball and attach it as the tail. Use pieces of dough to shape ears and attach them to the head.
Using the raisins or currants, press them into the head to form the eyes.
Cover the shaped dough and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake the bunny bread in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.6 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 527 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 4188 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.7 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.1 g | ||
| Protein | 70.2 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 1114 mg | 24% | |
*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.
