Easter Bunny Bread

[Shady Lady]

Easter Bunny Bread
With its toothy grin, lovely golden crust and tummy that's perfect for serving dip, this charming rabbit is sure to bring a smile to guests young and old.

INGREDIENTS 
2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 raisins
2 sliced almonds
1 egg, lightly beaten
Lettuce leaves
Use Dip of your choice

DIRECTIONS
Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough; shape into a pear to form head. For body, flatten remaining portion into a 7-in. X 6-in. Oval; place on a greased baking sheet. Place head above body. Make narrow cuts, about 3/4 in. Deep, on each side of head for whiskers. Cut second loaf into four equal portions. For ears, shape two portions into 16-in. Ropes; fold ropes in half. Arrange ears with open ends touching head. Cut a third portion of dough in half; shape each into a 3-1/2-in. Oval for back paws. Cut two 1-in. Slits on top edge for toes. Position on each side of body.

Divide the fourth portion of dough into three pieces. Shape two pieces into 2-1/2-in. Balls for front paws; shape the remaining piece into two 1-in. Balls for cheeks and one 1/2-in. Ball for nose. Place paws on each side of body; cut two 1-in. Slits for toes. Place cheeks and nose on face. Add raisins for eyes and almonds for teeth. Brush dough with egg. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Place bread on a lettuce-lined 16-in. X 13-in. Serving tray. Cut a 5-in. X 4-in. Oval in center of body.

Hollow out bread, leaving a 1/2-in. Shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Line with lettuce and fill with dip. Yield: 1 loaf. 24 servings

[Tara]

Omg now how could anyone eat something that cute?  O0

[Shady Lady]

When the kids were little, I got a turkey made out of butter. They cried when I tried to use it during Thanksgiving dinner. That darned turkey stayed around until after Christmas and we used the tube of margarine to put butter on our rolls.  :))  :))

[Helen]

When the kids were little, I got a turkey made out of butter. They cried when I tried to use it during Thanksgiving dinner. That darned turkey stayed around until after Christmas and we used the tube of margarine to put butter on our rolls.  :))  :))

Too funny. Very cute bunny bread. Thanks.

[Bree]

I simply love bread so I will have to try this one out.  Thanks for sharing Shady.

[Shady Lady]

[nightperson]

Easter Bunny Bread
With its toothy grin, lovely golden crust and tummy that's perfect for serving dip, this charming rabbit is sure to bring a smile to guests young and old.

INGREDIENTS 
2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 raisins
2 sliced almonds
1 egg, lightly beaten
Lettuce leaves
Use Dip of your choice

DIRECTIONS
Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough; shape into a pear to form head. For body, flatten remaining portion into a 7-in. X 6-in. Oval; place on a greased baking sheet. Place head above body. Make narrow cuts, about 3/4 in. Deep, on each side of head for whiskers. Cut second loaf into four equal portions. For ears, shape two portions into 16-in. Ropes; fold ropes in half. Arrange ears with open ends touching head. Cut a third portion of dough in half; shape each into a 3-1/2-in. Oval for back paws. Cut two 1-in. Slits on top edge for toes. Position on each side of body.

Divide the fourth portion of dough into three pieces. Shape two pieces into 2-1/2-in. Balls for front paws; shape the remaining piece into two 1-in. Balls for cheeks and one 1/2-in. Ball for nose. Place paws on each side of body; cut two 1-in. Slits for toes. Place cheeks and nose on face. Add raisins for eyes and almonds for teeth. Brush dough with egg. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Place bread on a lettuce-lined 16-in. X 13-in. Serving tray. Cut a 5-in. X 4-in. Oval in center of body.

Hollow out bread, leaving a 1/2-in. Shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Line with lettuce and fill with dip. Yield: 1 loaf. 24 servings

thta is so cute looks like a real bunny

[Helen]

It is cute, isn't it!!!

[missminimouse]

Just wanted to say that I made this on Easter,  we had my in-laws over.   It was a big hit.  My bunny didn't turn out as good as the one pictured here,   but I took a picture of mine and will post it when I get time to upload it on the puter.   TY for this recipe!!

[Shady Lady]

You're Welcome! I want to see the picture please post as soon as you can.

[missminimouse]

here's the one I made,   sorry it took so long to post.   Isn't  he a cutie?   He was very yummy too.

[Helen]

here's the one I made,   sorry it took so long to post.   Isn't  he a cutie?   He was very yummy too.

That came out really nice. WTG

[Tara]

That is cute.. Look Clingy cucumbers !!

[ClingFree]

That is cute.. Look Clingy cucumbers !!

:-*


Excellent job with the bread!

[krispy]

that looks really good.

[Shady Lady]

He's so cute bet it was hard to let them eat it.

[missminimouse]

Nah,  I dug into him first,  he was very yummy.

[Shady Lady]

Poor Cute Bunny  bet you bit his ears off too :))  :))