Chocolate Bunny Bread

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A sweet, soft chocolate bread shaped into an adorable bunny, perfect for Easter breakfasts.
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This Chocolate Bunny Bread is a delightful twist on traditional sweet breads, combining rich cocoa flavor with a soft, fluffy texture. Made with all-purpose flour, sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder, this dough is kneaded until smooth and elastic before being shaped into a cute bunny silhouette. The addition of milk chocolate or peanut chips adds pockets of indulgent sweetness in every bite. Ideal for spring celebrations, Easter brunches, or as a special treat for children, this baked good brings a playful touch to your table. It’s simple to make with pantry staples and yields a warm, comforting result that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.

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Chocolate Bunny Bread

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 620.4

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This Chocolate Bunny Bread is a delightful twist on traditional sweet breads, combining rich cocoa flavor with a soft, fluffy texture. Made with all-purpose flour, sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder, this dough is kneaded until smooth and elastic before being shaped into a cute bunny silhouette. The addition of milk chocolate or peanut chips adds pockets of indulgent sweetness in every bite. Ideal for spring celebrations, Easter brunches, or as a special treat for children, this baked good brings a playful touch to your table. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to make with pantry staples and yields a warm, comforting result that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, undissolved yeast, and salt.
  2. Heat milk, water, and butter in a saucepan until very warm (120-130ðF).
  3. Gradually add the warm liquid mixture to the dry ingredients.
  4. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed with an electric mixer, scraping the bowl occasionally.
  5. Add the egg, vanilla, and 1/2 cup of the remaining flour; beat for 2 minutes at high speed, scraping the bowl occasionally.
  6. Using a spoon, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes.
  8. Cover the dough and let it rest on the floured surface for 10 minutes.
  9. Divide the dough in half.
  10. For the body, knead the chocolate chips into one half of the dough and form it into a large ball.
  11. Place the body dough on a greased baking sheet, flattening it slightly.
  12. Shape the remaining dough into a head, ears, and tail, attaching them to the body.
  13. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  14. Bake at 350ðF (177ðC) for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  15. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 620.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.0g24%
Saturated Fat 6.0g30%
Cholesterol 40.0mg14%
Sodium 3084.1mg129%
Total Carbohydrate 109.0g37%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 58.1g
Protein 10.2g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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