spring bunny bread with dip in tummy
I can't count how many times I've made this adorable bunny bread! For Easter dinners, parties, barbeques, luncheons, birthdays, Mother's Day, you name it, I've done it! What's cuter than bunny-shaped bread surrounded by fresh veggies and a dip-filled tummy? Takes the "blahs" out of veggie trays, that's for sure! Be sure to include raw turnip wedges or sticks, as that seems to be a surprise and everyone's favorite!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This bunny bread with dip is picture-perfect. It's an adorable way to serve fresh veggies with a vegetable dip. Even if your bunny doesn't turn out perfect (ours didn't), it's still adorable. Using frozen bread is a time-saver. We used a store-bought spinach dip, but use your favorite dip. This appetizer will be cute on a grazing board at your spring events. When preparing, remember that everything puffs up in the baking process, so make sure not to make the balls for the paws and face too big.
Ingredients
- 2 - loaves frozen bread dough, thawed, 2 lbs each
- 2 - raisins
- 2 - slices of almond or 1 white jelly bean cut in half
- - melted butter or butter-flavored vegetable spray
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- - several lettuce leaves or kale
- 16 ounces your favorite cold veggie dip, such as ranch or spinach
- - assorted fresh veggies
- - assorted cheeses and crackers, optional
How To Make spring bunny bread with dip in tummy
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Step 1Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough. Shape it into a pear to form the head. -
Step 2For the body, flatten the remaining portion into a 7x6" oval. Grease the baking sheet with melted butter or butter-flavored vegetable spray. Place dough on a greased baking sheet. Place the head above the body.
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Step 3Make narrow cuts, about 3/4" deep, on each side of the head for whiskers. Shape two pieces into two 1" balls for cheeks and one 1/2" ball for nose. Place cheeks and nose on the face. You can secure cheeks and nose with pieces of toothpick to hold in place.
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Step 4For ears, shape 2 portions into 16" ropes; fold in half.
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Step 5Arrange ears with open ends touching the head.
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Step 6Shape ovals for the back paws and balls for the front paws. Attach them to the body.
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Step 7Place two raisins for the eyes and two almonds for the teeth.
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Step 8Cover and let rise for about 30 - 35 minutes or until doubled.
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Step 9Brush with egg.
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Step 10Bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
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Step 11Place bread on a lettuce-lined 16x13" tray. Cut a 5x4" oval in the center of the body. Hollow out bread leaving a shell. Cut bread into cubes for dipping. Line the hole in the tummy with lettuce leaves and fill it with dip
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Step 12Surround the entire bunny with bread cubes, fresh veggies, cheese, and crackers for dipping.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
