Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed ( 1 lb each)
1 egg, lightly beaten
lettuce leaves
ranch dip or spinach dip
assorted fresh vegetables
crackers
1 black jelly bean, halved
2 pieces of white, chicklet style gum
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Directions: |
Directions:1. Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough; shape into a pear to form head.
2. For body, flatten remaining portion into a 7x6" oval; place on a greased baking sheet.
3. Place head above body.
4. Make narrow cuts, about 3/4" deep, on each side of head for whiskers.
5. Cut second loaf into 4 equal portions.
6. For ears, shape 2 portions into 16" ropes; fold in half.
7. Arrange ears with open ends touching head.
8. Cut a third portion of dough in half; shape into a 3 1/2" oval for back paws.
9. Cut two 1" slits on top edge for toes.
Position on each side of body at bottom.
10. Divide fourth portion of dough into 3 pieces.
Shape two pieces into 2 1/2" balls for front paws; shape the remaining piece into two 1" balls for cheeks and one 1/2" ball for nose.
11. Place paws on each side of body at top of body.
12. Place cheeks and nose on face.
*You can secure cheeks and nose with pieces of toothpick to hold in place.
13. Brush dough with egg.
14. Cover and let rise for about 30-35 minutes or til doubled.
15. Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes til golden brown.
Remove to a wire rack to cool.
16. Place bread on a lettuce-lined 16x13" tray.
Make a small amount of icing (powdered sugar and water).
17. Cut a black jellybean in half. Put a small amount of icing on back side of jellybean and place on bunny for the eyes. *Note: It's good if a little icing smooshes out from under the jellybean when placing on bunny bread - it looks like the whites of the eyes!
18. Place the two pieces of gum under the nose and cheeks for the teeth.
19. Cut a 5x4" oval in center of body.
20. Hollow out bread leaving a shell. Cut bread into cubes for dipping.
21. Line hole in belly with lettuce leaves, fill with dip.
Surround entire bunny with bread cubes, fresh veggies and crackers for dipping. |
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