Teddy Bear Bread

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Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Adorable, soft yeast rolls shaped into cuddly teddy bears, perfect for holiday gatherings and kids' parties
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Teddy Bear Bread

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 877

Description

These charming Teddy Bear Breads are a delightful treat that combines soft, fluffy dough with playful shaping to create adorable edible characters. Made with simple pantry staples like milk, sugar, and yeast, this recipe yields tender rolls with a subtle sweetness and rich buttery flavor. The bears are brushed with an egg wash for a golden-brown finish and adorned with raisin eyes and bellies, making them visually striking and fun to eat. Ideal for Christmas morning, birthday parties, or a whimsical afternoon tea, these breads bring a smile to faces of all ages.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, scald 1/2 cup milk. Stir in 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 3 tablespoons margarine until melted and combined.
  2. Allow the milk mixture to cool until it is lukewarm to the touch.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve 1 package of active dry yeast in 1 1/2 cups warm water.
  4. Add the cooled milk mixture and 3 cups of unsifted flour to the yeast mixture. Beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually stir in enough of the remaining flour (3 1/2 to 4 cups) to form a stiff dough.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat the top. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
  8. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  9. Punch down the dough to release air bubbles.
  10. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
  11. Cut one piece in half (for two bodies) and one piece into 14 smaller pieces (for heads, paws, ears, and noses).
  12. Shape the large pieces into balls for the bodies and the smaller pieces into balls for the heads, paws, ears, and noses.
  13. Place the body balls on greased baking sheets.
  14. Place the head balls above the bodies, flattening them slightly. Pinch the seam where the head meets the body to secure.
  15. Attach the small balls for paws, noses, and ears using a little water as glue.
  16. Cover the shaped bears and let them rise again until doubled, about 1 hour.
  17. Make small indentations in the ears with your finger.
  18. Press raisins into the dough for eyes and belly buttons.
  19. Mix 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash. Brush the bears generously with the mixture.
  20. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  21. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 877kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.2g12%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 5017mg210%
Total Carbohydrate 174g58%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%
Sugars 7.2g
Protein 23.6g48%

* 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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