How to Make Bunny Buns

To me, a holiday isn’t a holiday unless homemade potato rolls are on the table. Take, for instance the time I drove, after work no less, from Detroit to Illinois to celebrate Thanksgiving at my sister’s. First thing I did when I walked in the door (after hugging everyone, of course)? I made up this dough! The upcoming Easter holiday is no exception, and in fact, there’s an even cuter way to serve this fuss-free dinner roll—in the shape of a bunny!

What you’ll need:

• Ingredients for Make-Ahead Potato Bread Dough
• Large bowl
• Electric hand or stand mixer
• Non-stick baking sheets
• Plastic wrap

How to: 

1. Prepare Make-Ahead Potato Bread Dough as directed, through step three in the recipe. 
2. Pinch off about 2 ounces of dough and roll into an 8-inch long snake-shape with lightly floured hands. 
3. Twist so the bottom is looped and the two ends cross (making ears). 
4. Grab another half-ounce of dough and roll it into a ball. Pop onto the center of the loop for a tail. Set the formed bunnies aside to rise for 45 minutes. (If you find that the tails are sinking into the rolls after rising, remove the tails, roll into a ball again, and replace before baking.)
5. Bake rolls for about 15 minutes in a 400° F oven or until lightly golden around the edges.