Chocolate Bunny Bread Recipe

Directions:

1. In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, cocoa powder, undissolved yeast and salt.
2. Heat milk, butter and water until very warm (120° to 130°F).
3. Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
4. Add egg, vanilla and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
5. With spoon, stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
6. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes.
7. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
8. Divide dough in half.
9. For body, knead chocolate morsels into 1 half; form into ball.
10. Place on bottom end of greased large baking sheet; flatten to make 5-inch round.
11. For head, remove 1/3 of remaining half; form into ball.
12. Place on pan above body; flatten slightly, pinching to attach.
13. For nose, pinch off 1/2-inch ball from remaining dough; place on center of head.
14. Divide remaining dough into 4 equal pieces; roll each to form 6-inch rope.
15. For arms, arrange 2 ropes across body; attach by tucking one end of each under body.
16. Shape remaining ropes into ears; arrange above head.
17. Attach by tucking one end of each under head.
18. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.
19. Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until done, covering with aluminum foil after 20 minutes to prevent excess browning.
20. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
21. Decorate as desired.