Bunny Bread

Bunny Bread

2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed

2 raisins

2 sliced almonds

1 egg, lightly beaten

Lettuce leaves

Dip

Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough; shape into a pear to form head. For body, flatten remaining portion into a 7-inch x 6-inch oval; place on a greased baking sheet. Place head above body. Make narrow cuts, about 3/4 inch deep, on each side of head for whiskers.

Cut second loaf into four equal portions. For ears, shape two portions into 16-inch ropes; fold ropes in half. Arrange ears with open ends touching head. Cut a third portion of dough in half; shape each into a 3-1/2 inch oval for back paws. Cut two 1-inch slits on top edge for toes. Positions on each side of body.

Divide the fourth portion of dough into three pieces. shape two pieces into 2-1/2 inch balls for front paws; shape the remaining piece into two 1-inch balls for cheeks and one 1/2-inch ball for nose. Place paws on each side of body; cut two 1-inch slits for toes. Place cheeks and nose on face. Add raisins for eyes and almonds for teeth.

Brush dough with egg. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Place bread on a lettuce-lined 16-inch x 13-inch serving tray. Cut a 5-inch x 4-inch oval in center of body. Hollow out bread, leaving a 1/2-inch shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Line with lettuce and fill with dip.

Yield: 1 loaf

Recipe and picture from TasteOfHome.com