Bunny Bread Recipe
Bunny bread recipe with homemade, refrigerated rolls or Rhodes frozen dough are easy. Easter rolls or bunny buns are a fun side dish with ham
Servings: 12
Equipment
- 2 bowls
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 4 c all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp.
- 1 1/4 c milk warm
- 1/4 c butter unsalted, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and the egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, kneading the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a rope.
- Pinch a ball off the end to be reserved for the tail, Then twist the remaining rope to form a bunny shape with ears. Place the shaped bunnies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Dip each bunny's tail in water and dip it in sesame seeds for a furry look. Place the sesame ball onto the twisted bunny bun. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the buns are golden brown. Allow the Bunny Buns to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg