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Easter Bunny Cinnamon Sugar Twist Bread

A delightful and festive cinnamon sugar twist bread shaped like a bunny, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk warm
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
Topping
  • 1 tablespoon milk for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, salt, and flour. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Make the Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined.
Shape the Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Spread the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough.
  4. Cut the dough into strips and twist them together to form a braid.
  5. Shape the braid into a bunny shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the Bread
  1. Brush the top with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This bread is best served warm and can be enjoyed with butter or cream cheese.

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