Easter Bunnies
Bring a touch of whimsy to your holiday table with these adorable Easter Bunnies, a fun and delicious treat that’s perfect for celebrating spring. These soft, golden-brown bread rolls are shaped into charming bunny figures, made with a buttery, slightly sweet dough that’s easy to work with. Each bunny is finished with raisin or chocolate chip eyes for a hint of sweetness and brushed with an egg wash for a glossy finish. This recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, yeast, and milk, with a playful shaping technique that makes baking these a family-friendly activity. With just 90 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of baking, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Serve these festive bunnies as a centerpiece for an Easter brunch or as a fun snack that will delight kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 12 pieces Raisins or chocolate chips (for eyes)
- 1 large Beaten egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and unsalted butter over low heat until the butter melts and the mixture is warm but not hot (about 110°F or 43°C).
Pour the warm milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the egg and mix until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a bunny by rolling a large ball for the body and a smaller ball for the head. Attach the head to the body by pressing the dough together.
Use small pieces of dough to form ears and attach them to the head. Add raisins or chocolate chips as eyes by lightly pressing them into the dough.
Arrange the shaped bunnies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them. Cover and let rise for another 20–30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the bunnies with a beaten egg to give them a shiny golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Let the Easter bunnies cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 520 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 2651 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 417.2 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 74.0 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 1204 mg | 26% | |
*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.
