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Bunny Pretzels Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bunny pretzels
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These adorable Bunny Pretzels are a delightful twist on traditional soft pretzels, shaped like cute bunnies and decorated with colorful candy melts and mini chocolate chips. Soft, fluffy, and lightly salted, these pretzels are perfect for festive occasions or a fun baking project with kids. Featuring a tender yeast dough with a sweet glaze and decorative candy eyes and nose, these pretzels combine a classic snack with a playful presentation.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Topping and Decoration

  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup pink candy melts
  • 1/4 cup white candy melts
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar thoroughly to prepare the dry base for the dough.
  2. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, mix the warm water with the active dry yeast, stirring gently to combine.
  3. Proof Yeast: Let the yeast mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active and ready to use.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten egg to the dry flour mixture.
  5. Form Dough: Stir all ingredients together until a dough begins to form, combining the wet and dry components evenly.
  6. Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  7. First Rise: Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  9. Shape Dough: Punch down the risen dough, turn it out onto a floured surface, divide it into 8 equal parts, and roll each into an 18-inch long rope.
  10. Create Bunny Shapes: Shape each dough rope into a bunny by looping it into an oval and folding the ends over to form ears.
  11. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each shaped pretzel on the lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  12. Prepare Glaze: Mix the remaining beaten egg with milk, then brush this glaze over the tops of each pretzel.
  13. Add Coarse Salt: Sprinkle the pretzels with coarse salt for authentic pretzel flavor and texture.
  14. Bake Pretzels: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pretzels are golden brown and cooked through.
  15. Melt Candy Melts: While baking, melt the pink and white candy melts separately in microwave-safe bowls by heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between until smooth.
  16. Cool Pretzels: Remove baked pretzels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before decorating.
  17. Decorate Ears: Dip the bunny ears into the melted pink candy melts to coat them fully.
  18. Drizzle White Candy: Drizzle the white candy melts over the remainder of the bunny pretzel for a decorative pattern.
  19. Add Eyes and Nose: Immediately press mini chocolate chips into the white candy melts to resemble the bunny’s eyes and nose while the candy is still soft.
  20. Set Candy: Allow the candy coatings to set and harden for about 10 minutes at room temperature.
  21. Serve and Enjoy: Once the candy is fully set, serve your delightful bunny pretzels fresh and enjoy their charming appearance and tasty flavor.

Notes

  • Use warm water (about 105-110°F) to ensure proper yeast activation but avoid water that is too hot, which can kill the yeast.
  • Kneading the dough properly is essential for a soft texture; it should be smooth and elastic when ready.
  • Ensure the dough doubles in size during rising for the best fluffiness in pretzels.
  • Be careful not to overbake the pretzels to keep them soft inside with a golden crust.
  • When melting candy melts, stir frequently to avoid burning and maintain smooth consistency for easy decorating.
  • If desired, you can substitute candy melts with colored white chocolate or royal icing for decoration.
  • Store leftover pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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