Easter Brioche Bread Bunnies
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5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Chilling & Rising Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
7 bunnies
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Calories
260 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Easter Brioche Bread Bunnies
Description
The Easter Brioche Bread Bunnies are made from a dough combining all-purpose flour, sugar, lemon zest, yeast, egg, butter, vanilla, and milk. After mixing and kneading until smooth, the dough rests chilled to relax gluten and improve handling. The shaping involves rolling pieces of dough into body parts – a long rope for the body with a curled foot, and smaller pieces rolled for the head and ears – then assembled into a bunny shape. An egg wash provides shine while optional nonpareils add sparkling decoration. Baking finishes the bunnies with a soft crumb and golden crust suitable for celebratory presentation.
The bread is rich and slightly sweet due to the butter and sugar, with a tender, light texture typical of brioche. The lemon zest contributes a subtle citrus aroma. These buns are ideal as festive bread for Easter morning or as a centerpiece on a holiday table. They offer both visual charm and a pleasant flavor useful for holiday baking traditions.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 zest lemon
- 1½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter softened salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup milk ½ tablespoon, room temperature, whole milk used
For room temperature, remove from the fridge 30-45 minutes before using.
EGG WASH
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons nonpareils if desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand up mixer whisk together the flour, salt, zest and sugar, add the yeast and mix gently, make a well in the middle and add the egg, butter, vanilla and milk mix with a fork until it is almost combined.
- Then with the dough hook on speed 2 knead the dough for 7 minutes, until smooth, the dough will remain slightly sticky, (this dough can also be kneaded by hand for 10 minutes).
- Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and form into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 40 minutes.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and form the bunnies.To form the bunny -1. Remove a piece of dough (about 1 ¼ ounces / 38 grams) and roll into a long rope ( 10 inches / 25 cm) roll up the rope from the left to the right leaving a piece sticking out to form the front foot.2. Remove a piece of dough (½ ounce/14 grams) and roll into a ball to form the head attach it to the body.3. Remove a piece of dough (⅓ ounce / 10 grams) and shape into an oval with a slightly pointed top, slice in the middle 3/4 the way down, do not cut through, shape the 2 pieces into ears, attach to the head, 4. Remove a small piece of dough (2 grams) and make a small round ball and attach to the body for the tail.I made 7 Bunnies which were a medium size (for me), you could make smaller or even a large one. Weight is just to give you an idea of the sizes of dough you will need.
- Place the bunnies on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet or 2. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel and let rise in a warm draft free area for approximately 1-2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Brush the bread with an egg wash, sprinkle with nonpareils or sugar if desired and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes check for doneness* (depending on the size, could be more or less time, check after 15 minutes). Immediately move the baked bread to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
EGG WASH
- In a small bowl beat together the egg and water.
*The bread is done when the inside temperature reaches 190F (88C) or when knocked on the bottom there is a hollow sound.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7bunnies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 201IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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