Thursday, March 29, 2012

BUNNY BREAD


When my children were little they called white bread "bunny bread". 

This bunny bread is hippity-hoppity easy and would be a delightful surprise with your Easter meal!


I was awe struck by the creativity of this fun bunny shaped bread when I saw them HERE  and   HERE. But I was not interested in making a yeast bread from scratch... or a sweet bread.

So, I put a StoneGable spin on the recipe and decided to see how refrigerator bread sticks would work... and they did!!!! Savory with a hint of butter and herbs, this bunny bread is so yummy... and cute! 

You don't have to hop down bunny trails to make this fluffy-tail bread!  Just get your paws on some refrigerator bread dough and begin!




StoneGable Bunny Bread
1 container refrigerator breadsticks
2-4 TBS butter, melted
herbs, chopped finely
sea salt

Preheat oven according to package.

Sprinkle flour on a work surface. 
Please indulge me... I love rice china. This is the measuring cup in my big jar of flour. See how the light shines through it? Pretty!


Unroll bread sticks on to the floured work surface. Separate into individual pieces.



I pinched the ends of each breadstick together slightly to look like bunny ears. Twist until you get the breadsticks configured like the photograph at the top.

Make bunny tails by breaking off a piece of dough from 1 breadstick. Roll it into a ball and place it in the center of the hole in the body.

Put the bunnies on a large parchment lined baking sheet and brush them with butter.

Bake according to package directions or until golden.  Remove from oven, brush with butter and sprinkle with finely chopped herbs and sea salt.




Soooo cute... ENJOY!


44 comments:

  1. Gypsy HeartMarch 29, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Cute indeed! I love this idea and the fact that I don't have to worry about making the yeast bread when there will be so many other dishes to make. Thanks so much for sharing!

    xo
    Pat

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  2. Belle Inspiration MagazineMarch 29, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Just in time for Easter Yvonne! I like your 'Bunny Bread'!
    Talk soon,
    Mimi

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  3. Michele M./ Finch RestMarch 29, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    That is just too adorable. What a great idea.

    Mmmmmm warm bread fresh out of the oven slathered with rich creamy whipped butter.

    Oh yum, I just "went there" for a minute, sheesh.

    This is a darling idea and I am going to remember it!

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  4. Entertaining WomenMarch 29, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Darling & delicious idea! Thank you. Cherry Kay

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  5. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMarch 29, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Oh, this is so cute! Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  6. JacquelineMarch 29, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Talk about easy! I have pinned several bunny breads and am definitely going to be trying some out this week (won't bode well for low carb - bread is definitely my weakness) and these would be really easy and fun. The kiddies could even have a hand in making these cute bunnies. I love how it encourages them to eat things when they have had a hand in it.

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  7. NanaDianaMarch 29, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Oh How Cute, Yvonne. Thanks! I love the name of it and it looks easy. I'll bet my grands would LOVE this. I will tell you that when SweetCheeks handles things we always give her her OWN PAN...of cookies or whatever it is. Noone wants to eat something she has "worked over"!;>) xo Diana

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  8. AnonymousMarch 29, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    The bunny bread is adorable.

    Hope I remember to make it on Easter Sunday,

    Usually in the rush to get dinner on the table something
    is always forgotten.

    Denise

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  9. Sunflowers With SmilesMarch 29, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    So cute! Will have to send this to my sister so she can make it with her children. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. On Crooked CreekMarch 29, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Yvonne,
    I'm hooked...two of my all time FAVORITES...bread & bunnies! That little cotton tail had me swooning! Too cute, dear friend! Thanks for sharing!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  11. LynnMarch 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Absolutely adorable-great idea:@)

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  12. Barbara F.March 29, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Genius idea, Yvonne. I am going to try this. Pinned it to my "bread" board on Pinterest. I do make a yeast Easter bread that is delicious but labor intensive. Not sure I will be making it this year. xo

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  13. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️March 29, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    So very cute! I'm going to make my kids bunny bread:)

    Dee

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  14. Cathy at Wives with KnivesMarch 29, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    So sweet for Easter, Yvonne. My mother used to make a similar little bread for our Easter brunch. Love that these cuties don't take a lot of time to make.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 29, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Love this...so glad you shared!

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  16. The AtwoodsMarch 29, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    These are just so fun!!!

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  17. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 29, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Cute is right and something even I could do. I can't make bread for the life of me, no matter how many times I try. So opening a pack of bread sticks would work. Thanks for the tutorial. Looks soooooooo cute and good. Hugs, marty

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  18. Rattlebridge FarmMarch 29, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Yvonne, this is the perfect bread for Easter. I adore it. Your photos are so pretty, they just draw me in. I love the details in a cook's kitchen: the flour swirls on your wooden cutting board, the delicate rice bowl instead of a metal measuring cup, the pansy garnish. Hope you have a sunny weekend. XX00

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  19. Diane@thecelebratedhomeMarch 29, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Thanks for the tip for Luckett's in Leesburg, VA. I am attending the Annie Sloan Workshop there this weekend and would love to visit this shop thanks to your suggestion. So great to have you back!

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  20. DorindaMarch 30, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Hi Yvonne - I am so excited to make this bunny bread for Easter this year. My 20-month old granddaughter, Brooke, will just go crazy over it!! Thanks for such a wonderful and fun idea as usual!! Hugs, Dorinda

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  21. The French HutchMarch 30, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    I will have to try this for my Easter day lunch. It look so pretty with the herbs sprinkled all over. I also this the rice bowl looks so good on the flour, with the light. A fabulous photograph. I have some of these bows I purchase years ago and they are going to get pulled out of storage now. Thanks for the recipe and inspiration.
    Have a great weekend Yvonne.

    ~Emily

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  22. The French HutchMarch 30, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Sorry, Yvonne, I should have edited my comment before I added it. To many mistakes.

    ~Emily

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 30, 2012 at 7:30 AM

      Oh goodness, Emily! I make so many mistakes when I type! It is not my strong suite. I appreciated your comment very much!
      xo

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  23. JenMarch 30, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    How cute! Since we are having Easter dinner away from the rest of the family this year (because of the distance) the kiddos will absolutely love this treat on the table. Thank you for sharing!

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  24. Creations By CindyMarch 30, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    What a cute idea. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  25. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)March 30, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Your bread is so cute and happy for Easter dinner! That quick breadstick dough is good. I think I would also try this with sesame seeds instead of the herbs! Linda

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  26. kathyrMarch 30, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    The perfect Stone Gable touch for Easter dinner! I am so glad you are back! Sharing your many talents is a way to pass on love to your readers and then show love to our families and friends in our own homes. Thank You

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  27. Mary Ann PickettMarch 30, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    So fun! I mention your blog in my post this morning...I saw Ben Affleck at the grocery store while I was buying ingredients for your soup :)

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  28. French Basketeer.comMarch 30, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I'm going to try this! But I wonder what are refrigerator bread sticks? Ready to bake at the grocery store??

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  29. LisaMarch 30, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Love this! And love that we can use the refrigerated bread. Thanks for the recipe!

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  30. Alison @ The PolohouseMarch 30, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    These are so great!
    Love monkey bread too.

    Hope you can dig out some of your
    tartan skirt photos from when you
    were little to share on Sunday at
    the Tartan Parade, Yvonne. THAT would
    be such an awesome post!

    xox
    A

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  31. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMarch 30, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Yvonne...thank you...I am so excited about making these adorable bread stick bunnies...something even this "baker challenged " person can do!!....

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  32. RitaMarch 31, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Your blog is a delight to look at and a great read. Those are the cutest bunny breads. Thank you for your kind visit.
    Rita

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  33. Linda @ bushel and a pickleMarch 31, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    My girls and I will be making this fun bunny bread. Thanks for sharing the easy hopping receipe! Have a good day.

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  34. The TablescaperMarch 31, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Very cute and easy!

    Yvonne, did I miss it? I don't see a tablescape this week?

    - The Tablescaper

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  35. MaryMarch 31, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Adorable Bunny Bread! I want to hop over to the market and pick up some refrigerated bread sticks right away :)

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  36. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Hi! I love your Bunny Brad!! I want to try this for Easter Dinner. Happy Easter! Sunny109

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  37. AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Yvonne,
    Love this idea for dinner.
    Pat

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  38. SnapApril 1, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    The bunny bread is too cute and easy, too! Nice to *see* you back....

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  39. NannApril 1, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Nice quick tip using refrigerated breadstix. Yours turned out darling and look delicious. Thanks for sharing.

    Nann

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  40. Pat@Back Porch MusingsApril 3, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Wonderful Yvonne! I think I could manage this one.;-)

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  41. Ivy and ElephantsApril 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    This looks so delicious. I can't wait to try this. Thank you for this wonderful post! I would love it if you would share this at our What’s It Wednesday blog party. Hope to see you there.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  42. PamelaApril 4, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    Yep I have to make these for my boys!

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  43. mjnyMarch 31, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    These are just too cute. After clicking on your link mulitple times this past week, I just knew I was making them for Easter dinner. And they came out just as cute as yours. Oh, I used parmesan cheese rather than herbs. Easy peasy and too darn cute.

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