Bunny Bread Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, salt, and 1 c. of flour.
2. 2
   In a saucepan over medium heat, heat butter and water till very hot (125F degrees).
3. 3
   With an electric mixer at low speed, beat liquid into dry ingredients.
4. 4
   When mixed, set mixer to medium speed and beat 2 more min.
5. 5
   Reserve 1 egg white and set aside.
6. 6
   Beat in remaining egg and egg yolk with 1 c. flour; beat 2 min.
7. 7
   Stir in 2 1/4 c. flour.
8. 8
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic, about 5 min, working in about 1/4 c. flour while kneading.
9. 9
   Shape dough into a ball; cover and let rest 15 min.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
11. 11
    Grease 2 cookie sheets.
12. 12
    Cut dough into eighths.
13. 13
    For 1 bunny; cut 1 piece dough in half; shape half into ball, with a chocolate kiss in the center, for body.
14. 14
    Place on cookie sheet.
15. 15
    Cut other half in half; shape half into ball; brush with egg white; place next to large ball, tucking slightly under it for head.
16. 16
    From remaining half, healthy pinch off 3/4-inch piece for tail and shape 2 ears.
17. 17
    Brush tail and ears with egg white; tuck slightly under bunny.
18. 18
    Brush body with egg white.
19. 19
    Make 3 more bunnies.
20. 20
    Bake 15 min or possibly till lightly browned.
21. 21
    Cold on wire rack.
22. 22
    Repeat to make 4 more.
23. 23
    Mix confectioners' sugar with 1/4 tsp.
24. 24
    water and a hint of red food coloring (for pink); use to draw face on bunnies.