Spring Bunny Bread With Dip In Tummy Recipes

Steps:

• Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough; shape into a pear to form head. For body, flatten remaining portion into a 7x6-in. oval; place on a greased baking sheet. Place head above body. Make narrow cuts, about 3/4 in. deep, on each side of head for whiskers., Cut second loaf into four equal portions. For ears, shape two portions into 16-in. ropes; fold ropes in half. Arrange ears with open ends touching head. Cut a third portion of dough in half; shape each into a 3-1/2-in. oval for back paws. Cut two 1-in. slits on top edge for toes. Position on each side of body., Divide the fourth portion of dough into three pieces. Shape two pieces into 2-1/2-in. balls for front paws; shape the remaining piece into two 1-in. balls for cheeks and one 1/2-in. ball for nose. Place paws on each side of body; cut two 1-in. slits for toes. Place cheeks and nose on face. Add raisins for eyes and almonds for teeth., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Brush dough with egg. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool., Place bread on a serving tray. Cut a 3-1/2-in. circle in center of body. Hollow out bread, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Place a 1-cup shallow bowl in the hole and fill with dip.

Steps:

• Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough; shape into a pear to form head.
• For body, flatten remaining portion into a 7x6" oval; place on a greased baking sheet.
• Place head above body.
• Make narrow cuts, about 3/4" deep, on each side of head for whiskers.
• Cut second loaf into 4 equal portions.
• For ears, shape 2 portions into 16" ropes; fold in half.
• Arrange ears with open ends touching head.
• Cut a third portion of dough in half; shape into a 3 1/2" oval for back paws.
• Cut two 1" slits on top edge for toes.
• Position on each side of body at bottom.
• Divide fourth portion of dough into 3 pieces.
• Shape two pieces into 2 1/2" balls for front paws; shape the remaining piece into two 1" balls for cheeks and one 1/2" ball for nose.
• Place paws on each side of body at top of body.
• Place cheeks and nose on face. Add raisins for eyes and almond for teeth. *You can secure cheeks and nose with pieces of toothpick to hold in place. You can also use a halved white jelly bean instead of the almonds if desired. *Do not use the jelly bean though until just before serving, or it will melt a little and get grainy. (So place the teeth on just before serving.).
• Brush dough with egg.
• Cover and let rise for about 30-35 minutes or til doubled.
• Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes til golden brown.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool.
• Place bread on a lettuce-lined 16x13" tray.
• Cut a 5x4" oval in center of body.
• Hollow out bread leaving a shell.
• Cut bread into cubes for dipping.
• Line hole in belly with lettuce leaves, fill with dip.
• Surround entire bunny with bread cubes, fresh veggies and crackers for dipping.
• *That is to be 2 (1 lb.) loaves of bread dough, there must be a glitch because it won't go through!

Steps:

• Combine Sour Cream, Cream Cheese, Mayonnaise, Lemon Juice and Worcesteshire Sauce.
• Stir in Minced Onion, Garlic Salt and White Pepper.
• Finally, fold in green onion and bacon.
• Serve with chips, vegetable sticks or crackers and enjoy!