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Sausage Bunny Rolls (Klobásoví zajíčci)
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Sausage Bunny Rolls (Klobásoví zajíčci)

Yeast dough is a little kitchen miracle—and these sausage bunnies are proof! I made them for Easter as a treat for the carolers. Give these adorable bunny rolls a try!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 44 mins
Servings: 7 pieces
Calories: 367 kcal
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

Yeast dough:
  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
  • ¾ cup milk warmed to 110-115°F (38°C)
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons canola oil or sunflower oil
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
To finish:
  • 4 sausage about ½ inch (1.5 cm) in diameter
  • 1 egg for wash, white
  • 1 Tablespoon milk for wash
  • ½ teaspoon sunflower seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black cumin Nigella sativa

Instructions

Prepare the dough:
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  1. In a bowl, mix flour with yeast. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolk into warm milk, then pour into the flour. Mix on low speed with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook (or by hand) until combined.
  2. Add salt and oil. Increase speed to medium-high and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Transfer the dough to a clean bowl using a dough scraper. Cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1.5 hours.
Shape the dough:
  1. Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface. Divide into 7 equal pieces (about 2½ oz / 70 g each).
  2. Shape each piece into a ball, seam-side down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cut sausages into 3½ inch (8–9 cm) pieces.
  4. Roll each ball into a strand, about the length from your elbow to fingertips. Form two loops at the ends, insert a sausage piece through them, flip, and separate the ends to create ears.
  5. Place bunnies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 1½ inches apart. Spray with water to prevent drying out. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Add details & bake
  1. Make an egg wash by whisking the reserved egg white with 1 tablespoon of milk. Brush over the bunnies.
  2. Add two sunflower seeds for eyes and a few black cumin seeds for the snout.
  3. Bake at 380 °F for 14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • The basic recipe makes 7 bunnies.
  • In the Czech Republic, these bunny rolls are a fun Easter Monday treat for carolers, given alongside a dyed egg. They are also perfect for kids’ parties—just use a milder sausage for little ones!
  • STORAGE: Once cooled, place the bunny rolls in a sealable plastic bag. They will stay fresh at room temperature for two days, but because they contain sausage, I recommend keeping them in the fridge. There, they will last up to five days.
  • Want to save them for later? No problem—these bunnies freeze well. Just place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to three months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 663mg (28%) Potassium 251mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 124IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7 pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 663mg 28%
Potassium 251mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 124IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.