Easter Bunny Bread

Here's how:

• 1

  Mix the pre-dough until smooth, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it rise for 30 minutes.

• 2

  Measure out the remaining ingredients into a mixing bowl and add the pre-dough.

• 3

  Knead the dough in the machine for 6 minutes on low speed and 3 minutes on high speed until it becomes very elastic.

• 4

  Place the dough in an oiled plastic container or bowl with a lid or plastic wrap.

• 5

  Let it rest for 20 minutes.

• 6

  Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, and weigh out pieces of 40 g each—about 25 pieces.

• 7

  Roll the round, nice-looking buns into an egg-shaped bun, cut two "ears" on the top of the bun, and let them rise in the oven with the light on at a maximum temperature of 35 °C for about 30–40 minutes.

• 8

  Remove the fully proofed loaves, increase the oven temperature to 225 °C, and then gently brush the loaves with beaten egg.

• 9

  Bake for about 5–6 minutes at 225 °C. Let cool under a kitchen towel.