How to Make Easter Bunny Bread Rolls
Make these Easter bunny bread rolls for your holiday meal. They start with refrigerated bread dough which makes them quick and easy to make.
To round out your Easter party ideas and menu plan I’ve included these adorable and tasty Easter bread rolls that look just like bunnies. These are such a fun way to add a festive touch to your table.
Why You’ll Love It
- You can prep them ahead and then bake when ready.
- These are equally perfect for Easter brunch or Easter dinner.
- For a larger group of guests just use another package of bread dough.
- You can get the kids involved in helping you make these.
You can serve these alongside my lamb chops with goat cheese polenta and steamed asparagus for a traditional Easter meal. Or you could serve them with a cheese and charcuterie platter for pre-meal noshing. Either way they are a delightful item for kids and adults.
These bunny rolls are very easy to put together. Over the course of assembling them you may find some look more realistic than others. That’s perfectly fine because hosting should be fun and not stressful. These bunnies are whimsical and a conversation piece!
Ingredients & Tools
- 1 package refrigerated bread dough (bread sticks, french bread dough, or pizza dough)
- Dried currants
- 1 egg yolk + water
Tools
- Pizza roller
- Scissors
- Pastry brush
Of course you can also serve these for Easter brunch and top them with a sugar glaze. Just combine 1 cup powdered sugar with 1-2 Tablespoons of milk and drizzle over cooked rolls. Or make cinnamon roll bunnies.
Prepare them ahead but don’t bake them. Cover lightly with saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake and serve.
How To Make It
- Lay dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out flat so you stretch it slightly.
- Using a pizza roller, cut 1/2 inch strips from dough, about 14-inches long.
- Cut off about 4 inches from the long strip and set aside.
- Roll the remaining 10 inches into a coil leaving 1/2 inch loose to resemble “bunny arms.”
- Roll the 4-inch piece of dough into a teardrop shape. Using scissors cut a slit lengthwise 2/3 of the way down into the dough to resemble “bunny ears.”
- Place the “head” at the top of the “body” and use a drop of water to adhere the two together.
- Push a currant into the dough for an “eye.”
- Place on baking sheet, brush with egg and water mixture and bake as directed.
Make Ahead
Prepare them ahead but don’t bake them. Cover lightly with saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake and serve.
More Easter Food Ideas
For more cute Easter food ideas check out these chocolate nests and these Easter appetizers creamy “carrot” bites.
How to make Easter Bunny Bread Rolls
Make these deliciously cute Easter bunny bread rolls in just a few easy steps. They will look so cute on your Easter table!
Materials
- 1 package refrigerated bread dough (bread sticks, french bread dough, or pizza dough)
- Dried currants
- 1 egg yolk
- water
Tools
- Pizza roller
- Scissors
- Pastry brush
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees or according to package directions.
- Lay dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out flat as needed.
- Using a pizza roller, cut 1/2 inch strips from dough, about 14-inches long.
- Cut off about 4 inches from the strip and set aside.
- Roll the remaining 10 inches into a coil leaving 1/2 inch loose to resemble "bunny arms." Place on baking sheet.
- Roll the 4-inch piece of dough into a teardrop shape. Using scissors cut a slit lengthwise 2/3 of the way down into the dough to resemble "bunny ears."
- Place the "head" at the top of the "body" and use a drop of water to adhere the two together.
- Push a currant into the dough for an "eye."
- Continue with remaining dough.
- In a small bowl combine egg yolk and 1 Tablespoon of water. Mix well.
- Brush egg mixture over all bunny dough and cook for 8-10 minutes or according to package directions.
Notes
For a cute presentation, tie colorful bakers twine or thin ribbon around the "neck" of the bunny rolls.
