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Transform your Easter table with these delightful bunny-shaped dinner rolls. Made with just yogurt and flour, these no-yeast rolls are surprisingly quick to prepare while creating an impressive presentation. The simple dough produces soft, fluffy buns that children and adults alike will adore.
The key to these rolls is maintaining the right dough consistency for easy shaping. When properly prepared, each bunny develops its own charming character during baking.
Key Components
- Plain Yogurt: Standard yogurt provides ideal moisture content and texture
- Self-Raising Flour: Creates natural rise without yeast
- Table Salt: Balances flavors and improves texture
- Unsalted Butter: For greasing and optional glaze
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Step-by-Step Method
- Prepare the Dough:
- Mix yogurt and flour until a smooth dough forms. Gradually incorporate flour until the texture is workable but not dry.
- Form the Shapes:
- Split dough into 6 portions. Shape each portion into a body and two ears. Form ears by rolling small pieces into tapered cylinders.
- Final Assembly:
- Place on greased baking sheet with space between each. Attach ears at slight angles, pressing firmly to secure. Shape as sleeping bunnies.
This recipe evolved from searching for approachable baking projects that bring families together in the kitchen. It has since become a cherished holiday tradition.
Achieving Perfect Texture
The ideal dough has a smooth, pliable consistency. Add flour incrementally until the dough no longer sticks but remains soft.
Optimal Baking
Bake at 180°C/360°F until golden brown on top while maintaining a tender interior crumb.
Creative Touches
Food-safe markers can create charming facial features. Each roll becomes a unique character with its own expression.
Preparation Tips
Prepare early and refresh briefly in a warm oven. A light butter coating restores freshness before serving.
Professional Pointers
- Dust hands with flour while shaping
- Maintain consistent sizing for even baking
- Apply butter wash for appealing color
These charming bread bunnies prove that impressive results can come from simple techniques. The combination of easy preparation and delightful presentation makes them a perfect addition to Easter celebrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What can I use if I don’t have self-rising flour?
- You can mix 1 cup of plain flour and add a teaspoon of baking powder for every cup of self-rising flour required.
- → Is it possible to prep this dough in advance?
- Sure! Wrap the dough and keep it in the fridge for up to three days or freeze it for a maximum of four months.
- → How long can these buns stay fresh?
- They’re best right out of the oven but can be warmed up in the microwave for 10 seconds if you eat them the next day.
- → What kind of yogurt works best?
- Plain, regular yogurt is perfect for this recipe.
- → Are the buns freezable?
- The dough freezes well, but the baked buns are always tastiest when freshly made.