Low Fat Bunny Bread
Bring a touch of whimsy to your kitchen with Low Fat Bunny Bread, a delightful, healthier take on homemade bread that's perfect for family gatherings, Easter celebrations, or simply brightening up your daily meals. Made with wholesome whole wheat flour and sweetened naturally with honey, this low-fat recipe combines flavor with nutrition while staying light on calories. The dough is kneaded to perfection and shaped into adorable bunny mini-loaves complete with raisin eyes and almond ears, making them as fun to look at as they are to eat. With a golden-brown egg-wash finish and just the right amount of fluffy texture, these bunny-shaped buns are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even as a unique bread option on your holiday table. Impress your loved ones with this simple, creative recipe that rises beautifully in both taste and presentation! Keywords: low-fat bread recipe, whole wheat bunny bread, Easter bread recipe, homemade bread ideas, healthy bread shapes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
- 12 pieces raisins
- 24 pieces slivered almonds
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve 1 packet of active dry yeast in 1.25 cups of warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the yeast mixture.
Gradually add 3 cups of whole wheat flour and 0.5 teaspoons of salt to the mixture, stirring well to form a sticky dough.
On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add small amounts of additional flour if necessary, but avoid making the dough too stiff.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into an oval shape, resembling a bunny’s body.
To form ears, pinch a small portion on the top of each oval and shape into ears.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Insert two slivered almonds for the ears and use raisins for the eyes.
In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Gently brush over the bunny-shaped dough.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow the buns to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.7 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1268 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.7 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.5 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1945 mg | 41% | |
*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.
