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Bunny Bread
This bunny bread recipe makes dinner rolls that are cute, soft, and delicious! They’re perfect for any spring occasion or…
This bunny bread recipe makes dinner rolls that are cute, soft, and delicious! They’re perfect for any spring occasion or as an Easter recipe, and a fun and easy baking project.
We love creating recipes that bring joy to your table, and Alex and I created the most fun project this year: bunny bread! These “bunny buns” are right up our alley with their soft, tender texture and charming appearance. They’re great for Easter or any spring occasion. (Of course, our kids gobbled them up in a flash!)
As cookbook authors passionate about the art of homemade bread, we designed this recipe to be approachable for both experienced bakers and beginners alike. The dough comes together easily, and shaping these cute bunnies is simple yet rewarding. It takes a bit of time, but it’s absolutely worth it for the adorable result!
Bunny bread process overview
Here’s the basic outline of the tasks for this bunny bread recipe. The process takes about 3 hours total, so it’s best for a weekend or day off when you have time set aside. It’s quick and easy and results in soft, delicious bunny rolls! Here’s an outline of what you’ll have to do:
Mix the dough 15 minutes active Proof 1 1 hour hands off Form rolls 10 minutes active Proof 2 45 minutes, hands off Form the bunnies 15 minutes active Bake 25 minutes (2 sheet pans separately) Draw faces 5 minutes active
Required tools
Making no knead bread requires a few tools. It’s easiest to make with a Dutch oven, but you can also use a pizza stone. There are several optional tools as well that make things easier, but are not required. Here’s what you need!
- Kitchen twine: You’ll use twine to form the bunny faces.
- Stand mixer (optional): It’s easiest to knead these bunnies using a bread hook and stand mixer. However, you can also knead the dough by hand (see the instructions below).
- Kitchen scale: The best way to make bread is weighing the dry ingredients, which makes the most accurate measurements (we use this kitchen scale).
- Baking sheets: The bunny bread is baked on two rimmed sheet pans.
- Kitchen shears: You’ll need these to cut the bunny ears.
- Food coloring markers or food coloring: We used these food coloring markers; you can also use food coloring and a small brush.
How to shape the bunny bread: step by step tutorial
The trickiest part about bunny bread is shaping the bunnies! Here is a photo tutorial or watch the video below:
Step 1: Gently roll each ball into a cylinder.
Step 2: Use the twine to tie about one third up from the bottom to create the top of the face.
Step 3: Use kitchen shears to slice the ears. If desired, pinch the tops of the ears to a point.
Step 4: Whisk the egg and use a pastry brush to brush it on the tops of the rolls.
Step 5: After baking the rolls and allowing them to cool, draw the bunny face with food coloring.
