Easter Bunny Buns

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast is activated and starts to foam.

2. Add the sugar, melted butter, and eggs to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.

3. Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. Once the dough comes together, knead it on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small balls for the bunny bodies and smaller balls for the bunny tails. Roll each ball into a smooth, round shape.

6. Place the larger dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart. Flatten the smaller dough balls slightly and press them onto the tops of the larger balls to create bunny tails.

7. Use scissors to make two cuts on the top of each larger ball to form ears. Gently pull the dough apart to create the bunny ear shapes.

8. Insert raisins or chocolate chips for eyes, sliced almonds for whiskers, and use pink frosting to create cute little bunny noses.

9. Cover the bunny buns loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise again for about 30 minutes, or until slightly puffy.

10. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the bunny buns for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.