Description
Easter Bunny Bread is a delightful addition to your holiday festivities, featuring a whimsical bunny shape that’s both fun and delicious. With its soft, fluffy texture and sweet buttery flavor, this charming bread is perfect for sharing with loved ones. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s bound to be the centerpiece of your Easter table. Plus, you can customize it with colorful sprinkles or glazes for added flair. Dive into this joyful baking experience and create heartwarming memories with family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually combine with the yeast mixture along with melted butter and eggs until forming a shaggy dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Punch down the dough; shape one piece into an oval body and smaller pieces into ears and feet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place shaped bunny on lined baking sheet; bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg