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Chocolate Bunny Bread

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 620.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
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
  • 3 1/4 /4 cups all-purpose flou
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened coca powder
  • 2 package Rapid rise yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Butter/margarine
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup Milk chocolate or peanut
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, undissolved yeast, and salt.
  2. 2
    Heat milk, water, and butter in a saucepan until very warm (120-130ðF).
  3. 3
    Gradually add the warm liquid mixture to the dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed with an electric mixer, scraping the bowl occasionally.
  5. 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. 6
    Using a spoon, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  7. 7
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes.
  8. 8
    Cover the dough and let it rest on the floured surface for 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Divide the dough in half.
  10. 10
    For the body, knead the chocolate chips into one half of the dough and form it into a large ball.
  11. 11
    Place the body dough on a greased baking sheet, flattening it slightly.
  12. 12
    Shape the remaining dough into a head, ears, and tail, attaching them to the body.
  13. 13
    Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  14. 14
    Bake at 350ðF (177ðC) for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  15. 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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