Bunny Bread

I love this bunny bread. I make it every Easter and have it at my Easter dinner. Sometimes I cut a hole in the tummy and fill with dip, or eat it as bread with dinner. S0 easy to make and my kids love helping me. I have also made this with rosemary bread and wheat bread.

Step: 1

Grease a baking sheet.

Step: 2

Cut off 1/4 of the dough from 1 loaf and form into a pear-shaped ball for the bunny head.

Step: 3

Form the remaining 3/4 loaf into a fat oval shape for the body. Place the body onto the prepared baking sheet and attach the head by pinching the 2 pieces together.

Step: 4

Make narrow cuts, about 3/4 in deep, on each side of head for whiskers.

Step: 5

Cut second loaf of dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll 2 pieces into 16-inch ropes. Fold each rope in half, and pinch the ends to the head to form ears.

Step: 6

Cut the third piece of dough in half and shape into 2 ovals about 3 1/2 inches long for back paws. Attach the paws to the bottom sides of the body. Make two 1-inch cuts on the paws for toes.

Step: 7

Cut the remaining dough into 3 pieces. Form 2 pieces into balls and pinch on sides for front paws.

Step: 8

Divide the remaining piece of dough into 3 equal pieces and roll into 1-inch balls. Press the dough balls onto the the face to form two cheeks and a nose.

Step: 9

Press raisins onto the face to make eyes.

Step: 10

Press almond slices close together onto face to make bunny teeth.

Step: 11

Cover and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.

Step: 12

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 13

Brush the loaf lightly with beaten egg.

Step: 14

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Step: 15

To serve, line a serving platter with lettuce leaves and place the bunny in the center.

Per Serving: 264 calories; protein 9.8g; carbohydrates 44g; fat 4.2g; cholesterol 18.6mg; sodium 516.4mg.

The quality of the flour can make a real deal to your bread. Different makers do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which doesn’t always rise as well as white bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be make in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can start it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.