Description
Celebrate Easter with this delightful Greek Easter Bunny Bread, a sweet and fluffy treat shaped like a bunny. Infused with citrus and spices, it’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ground mastic (optional)
- Pearl sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy (about 10 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, zests, and optional mastic.
- Beat eggs and melted butter together in another bowl. Combine with the yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough and divide into three equal parts. Roll into ropes and braid to form a bunny shape.
- Let the braided dough rise again on a baking sheet while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle pearl sugar, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg