Bunny Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a baking sheet.
2. 2
   Cut off 1/4 of the dough from 1 loaf and form into a pear-shaped ball for the bunny head.
3. 3
   Form the remaining 3/4 loaf into a fat oval shape for the body. Place the body onto the prepared baking sheet and attach the head by pinching the 2 pieces together.
4. 4
   Make narrow cuts, about 3/4 in deep, on each side of head for whiskers.
5. 5
   Cut second loaf of dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll 2 pieces into 16-inch ropes. Fold each rope in half, and pinch the ends to the head to form ears.
6. 6
   Cut the third piece of dough in half and shape into 2 ovals about 3 1/2 inches long for back paws. Attach the paws to the bottom sides of the body. Make two 1-inch cuts on the paws for toes.
7. 7
   Cut the remaining dough into 3 pieces. Form 2 pieces into balls and pinch on sides for front paws.
8. 8
   Divide the remaining piece of dough into 3 equal pieces and roll into 1-inch balls. Press the dough balls onto the the face to form two cheeks and a nose.
9. 9
   Press raisins onto the face to make eyes.
10. 10
    Press almond slices close together onto face to make bunny teeth.
11. 11
    Cover and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
12. 12
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
13. 13
    Brush the loaf lightly with beaten egg.
14. 14
    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
15. 15
    To serve, line a serving platter with lettuce leaves and place the bunny in the center.