Description
Greek Easter Bunny Bread is a delightful, fluffy treat shaped like bunnies, perfect for celebrating Easter with loved ones. Its sweet aroma and festive appearance will brighten any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Zest of 1 orange or lemon (optional)
- Sugar sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Activate yeast: Warm milk to lukewarm, sprinkle in yeast, and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Create dough: Add yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter to the dry mix. Stir until combined.
- Knead dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (1-1.5 hours).
- Shape bunnies: Punch down the dough, divide into three parts, roll into strands, braid gently into bunny shapes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), let shaped dough rise again for 30 minutes, then bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg