Easter Bunny Bread Recipe

Instructions

1. Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough; shape into a pear to form head. For body, flatten remaining portion into a 7-in. x 6-in. oval; place on a greased baking sheet.
2. Place head above body.
3. Make narrow cuts, about 3/4 in. deep, on each side of head for whiskers.
4. Cut second loaf into four equal portions.
5. For ears, shape two portions into 16-in. ropes; fold ropes in half. Arrange ears with open ends touching head.
6. Cut a third portion of dough in half; shape each into a 3-1/2-in. oval for back paws.
7. Cut two 1-in. slits on top edge for toes.
8. Position on each side of body.
9. Divide the fourth portion of dough into three pieces.
10. Shape two pieces into 2-1/2-in. balls for front paws; shape the remaining piece into two 1-in. balls for cheeks and one 1/2-in. ball for nose.
11. Place paws on each side of body; cut two 1-in. slits for toes.
12. Place cheeks and nose on face.
13. Add raisins for eyes and almonds for teeth.
14. Brush dough with egg.
15. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
16. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
17. Place bread on a lettuce-lined 16-in. x 13-in. serving tray.
18. Cut a 5-in. x 4-in. oval in center of body.
19. Hollow out bread, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
20. Line with lettuce and fill with dip