Easter Special Bunny Buns

You might have noticed that i have been posting Easter special recipes for this week's blogging marathon which are definitely Kid's friendly dishes coz of the theme. Yes my theme for this week's blogging marathon is Kid's delight - Easter foods. After two incredible baked goodies, i couldnt stop myself to bake an another interesting, damn cute and dangerously addictive Easter special bunny buns. This buns calls for an eggless bread dough, which starts with a sponge, This bunny buns are prepared with sponge and dough method of kneading. Sponge is a yeast starter which is prepared easily with flour, yeast and water. Once the pre-fermented dough gets ready, you can prepare your dough with usual ingredients. This sponge method is used for three different reason, one is for their texture, taste and chemistry.

Bake these cute bunny buns and trust me, your kids will definitely go crazy if they see this incredible Easter special buns. Its quite an easy shaped bunny buns, just a rolled long rope from the bread dough is enough to shape this bunnies. Eventhough i crossed so many shaped versions of bunnies, i couldnt stop myself to go with this simple shaped bunny buns. My kids enjoyed thoroughly these bunny buns with their hot chocolate for their snacks and they just loved it. Needless to say these Easter special bunny buns will definitely please everyone's tastebuds.

3cups All-purpose flour
2tbsp Sugar
1/2tbsp Dry instant yeast
1tsp Salt
1cup Cream
1/4cup Water
50grams Butter

In a bowl, take a cup and half cup of flour, sugar, yeast and salt.

Warm the cream, water and butter in microwave oven bowl and add to dry ingredients.

Beat until everything gets well mixed. Keep aside in a warm place for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add 1/2 cup of flour; beat again. Again add in the remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn the dough to a floured surface,knead everything until the dough turns smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled for about two hours.

Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350F, line a baking tray with a baking sheet.

Punch the dough down. Turn the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 medium sized pieces and 12 small balls.

Shape each into long ropes. Twist the top of the ropes and and roll a small ball well.

Place the small ball of dough to the other end and transfer the bread to the already prepared baking tray.

Let it sit for half an hour in a warm place. Brush the top with milk. Bake the buns for 20-25minutes until the crust turns golden brown.

Enjoy with your favourite drink or spread.

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