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Easter
Bunny Bread
2pkgs. Quick rising yeast
1/2c. sugar
1 1/2tsp. salt
4 1/2c. flour
6Tbsp. margarine
2 large eggs
8 milk chocolate kisses
1Tbsp. confectioners sugar
About 2 hours before serving or early in the day.
In bowl combine yeast, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour.
In saucepan over medium heat, heat margarine and 1 cup water
until very warm. (125 degrees)
With mixer at low speed, beat liquid into dry ingredients. At
medium speed, beat 2 minutes.
RESERVE 1 egg white; beat in egg yolk with 1 cup flour; beat 2
minutes. Stir in 2 1/4 cups flour.
Turn dough onto floured surface and knead until smooth and
elastic, about 5 minutes working in about 1/4 cup flour while
kneading.
Shape dough into ball; cover and let rest 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375.
Grease 2 cookie sheets, cut dough into eighths.
For 1 bunny; cut 1 piece dough in half; shape half into a
ball, with a kiss in center, for body.
Place on cookie sheet.
Cut another half shape in a ball; brush with egg white; place
next to large ball, tucking slightly under it for head.
From remaining half, pinch off 3/4 inch piece for tail and
shape 2 ears.
Brush tail and ears with egg white; tuck slightly under bunny.
Brush body with egg white, Make 3 more bunnies
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Recipe submitted by 'Princess Gran'
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