Easter Bunny Bread OR the Killer Rabbit from Monty Python

Decided to make bread today to go with homemade chicken and dumplings.  A little overkill on the starches but I could not resist when I saw these instructions to make a bunny out of bread.  (http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/04/bunny-shaped-bread-baking-easter.html)


I varied the recipe a little by using 1/2 cup of wheat flour along with the regular bread flour.  Here it is after the second rising before baking.

I think he flattened out a bit much so I generally reshaped him and added some definition to the paws and face.



After baking, he still looks like something from Monty Python but for a first try, I think he turned out well other than needing more face definition.  The best part is he was still all connected!

I actually made two of these and gave the better looking one to my neighbor.  I may have to do this again when my godson visits since it was pretty easy.

My hubby could not decide whether or not to cut off the head first or a lucky rabbit's foot.  He decided to go for the head since he does not like his food looking at him while eating it.  :)