Bunny Rolls

Bunny rolls are the perfect addition to Easter dinner and they’re really simple to make. Starting with a fluffy homemade dough, you’ll shape them into bunnies then dot them with cloves for eyes. So cute!

Why this recipe works

These adorable bunny rolls are made with our easy homemade pull apart dinner rolls recipe that requires no kneading, though you will want to set aside about an hour for the dough to rise. This is a fun recipe to get the kids in on as well, I’m sure they’d love to shape their own bunny bread!

Of all the cute Easter recipes out there, you don’t often see many savory options. Incorporating our love for all things Easter-themed along with soft, fluffy bread- these bunny dinner rolls were born.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

DOUGH – We used our homemade pull apart dinner rolls recipe for the dough, please visit the post to find out how to make the homemade dough along with some tips and FAQ’s. If you’d prefer not to use homemade dough, you can make the bunny rolls with a can of Pillsbury French Bread.

EGG WASH – The egg wash gives the rolls a lovely golden brown color, I wouldn’t recommend skipping it. We have tested this recipe with butter instead of egg wash and while the bread still came out fine, they lacked any color once baked.

How to Make Bunny Rolls

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1. Section the dough into 5 tennis size dough balls.
2. Working with 1 out of 5 of the balls at a time – divide one of the balls into two pieces. Set one half on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to use as the head of the bunny.
3. Divide the second ball into two pieces. Roll the dough into a 2-inch hot dog shaped oval.
4. Fold the oval in half and give the end a little pinch to form the ear.
5. Tuck the ear behind the head of the bunny, and repeat with the second ear.
6. Combine the egg white and a teaspoon of water, mix well.
7. Brush tops of bunnies with egg wash.
8. Push two cloves into each bunny head for the eyes.
9. Bake bunny rolls for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Serve these bunny rolls alongside Easter dinner. They pair well with ham, lamb, or chicken and some roasted veggies. Slice them open and top with a pat of butter. Enjoy!

More Easter Recipes

• Hot Cross Buns
• Easter Dirt Cake
• Au Gratin Potatoes
• Orange Bourbon Glazed Ham
• Easter Bunny Pull Apart Bread
• Bunny Butt Pancakes

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Bunny Rolls

Bunny rolls baked to a golden brown and enjoyed warm and steamy with a pat of butter. Can you think of a cuter recipe to incorporate into your Easter dinner?

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Course: Dinner, Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings: 5 bunny rolls

35 minutes mins

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ Homemade Pull Apart Dinner Rolls Recipe for the dough
• ▢ 1 egg white
• ▢ 1 tsp water
• ▢ 10 whole cloves for the eyes

Things You’ll Need

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  Baking sheet

Before You Begin

• You can make the bunny rolls smaller if desired. Keep an eye on them in the oven for doneness if so.
• Feel free to use raisins instead of whole cloves for the eyes.
• Store the rolls wrapped in aluminum foil then placed in a sealed ziptop bag kept at room temperature for up to 4 days.
• You may also use 1-2 tubes of Pillsbury French Bread to make the rolls or your favorite basic bread dough recipe.

Instructions

• Section the dough into 5 tennis size dough balls.
• Working with 1 out of 5 of the balls at a time – divide one of the balls into two pieces. Set one half on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to use as the head of the bunny.
• Divide the second ball into two pieces. Roll the dough into a 2-inch hot dog shaped oval.
• Fold the oval in half and give the end a little pinch to form the ear.
• Tuck the ear behind the head of the bunny, repeat with the second ear.
• Combine the egg white and a teaspoon of water, mix well.
• Brush tops of bunnies with egg wash.
• Push two cloves into each bunny head for the eyes.
• Bake bunny rolls for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Enjoy!

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