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Greek Easter Bunny Bread

Easter bread should not only be delicious but also a feast for the eyes and a delight for the small ones.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 3 pieces
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 100 ml full fat milk
  • 10 g active dry yeast
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g butter melted
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • extra virgin olive oil
To serve:
  • almonds
  • raisins
  • 2 egg yolks diluted in a little water, for egg wash

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180° C/356° F, fan assisted.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add the sugar, milk and yeast. Mix with a hand whisk and set aside for 5 minutes so the yeast can activate.
  3. Then add the flour, butter, eggs, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Beat on medium speed, using the whisk attachment, until you create a smooth dough.
  4. Transfer to a bowl brushed with olive oil. Cover the bowl with cling film and set it aside for 45 minutes to rise.
  5. To make the Easter bunny, you will need to divide the dough into 8 pieces - 1 large piece of dough for the body, 1 smaller piece for the head and 6 even smaller pieces to make the hands, feet and bunny ears. Shape each piece of dough into round balls.
To assemble:
  1. Place the large ball of dough in a baking pan. This will be the body. Place the smaller ball at the top as the head. Place 4 even smaller balls of dough on the top and bottom sides of the body to create the hands and legs. And finally, shape the 2 last small balls of dough into bunny ears and place them on top of the head.
  2. Create the eyes with 2 raisins and create the mouth with an almond. Repeat the same process for the rest of the dough.
  3. Brush the dough with the egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Notes

  • Chef’s tip: You can also add 50 g/3 oz of crushed nuts to the dough.