Nothing says Easter quite like a festive and adorable treat that doubles as a centerpiece for your holiday table. This Easter Bunny Bread recipe is not only charming but also delicious, making it the perfect choice for your Easter brunch or dinner. Get ready to impress your guests with this fun and delightful creation that combines the joy of baking with the spirit of the season.
Easter Bunny Bread
Ingredients:
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
– 3/4 cup warm milk
– 1/4 cup warm water
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– Raisins or chocolate chips for eyes
– Sliced almonds for teeth (optional)
– Additional butter for brushing
– Pink food coloring (if desired)
– Green food coloring (if desired)
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well.
2. Add warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
3. Gradually stir in the remaining 2 cups of flour to form a soft dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 6-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
5. Punch down the dough and form it into an oval shape for the bunny’s body. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Divide a small portion of the dough to form a smaller oval shape for the bunny’s head. Attach it to the body by gently pressing it onto the body dough.
7. Use scissors or a sharp knife to make two cuts on the top of the head to form the bunny’s ears. Gently shape the ears.
8. Insert raisins or chocolate chips for the eyes, and sliced almonds for the teeth. Make sure to secure them firmly.
9. Use a small piece of dough to create a bunny tail and attach it to the back of the body.
10. Cover the bunny bread with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
11. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
12. Bake the bunny bread for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
13. Remove from the oven and brush the bread with melted butter for a shiny finish. Allow it to cool on a wire rack.
14. If desired, mix a small amount of pink food coloring with butter and brush it onto the bunny’s ears for a rosy hue. Use green food coloring for the tail to resemble a fluffy cotton tail.
15. Once fully cooled, serve your Easter Bunny Bread as a delightful centerpiece for your Easter table.
This Easter Bunny Bread recipe is not only a delightful addition to your holiday spread but also a fun project to enjoy with family and friends. Get creative with decorating your bunny bread and watch as it brings smiles and cheer to all who gather around your table. Celebrate this special time of year with a touch of whimsy and a whole lot of flavor.
