Description
Easter Bunny Bread is a whimsical and delicious treat that brings joy to your holiday celebrations. This soft, fluffy bread is shaped like adorable bunnies, making it a fun baking project for families. The delightful aroma of freshly baked bread will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table. Perfect for sharing, this versatile recipe can be customized with various toppings or fillings, ensuring a festive addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water and sugar; add yeast and let it froth for about 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Stir melted butter and eggs into the yeast mixture; then combine with the dry ingredients.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, divide into portions, shape into bunnies, and let rest for another 30 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bunny roll (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg