Owl Bread For Halloween Recipe

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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
647
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 4-1 / 2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 / 4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 envelopes fleischmann''s rapidrise yeast
  • 1-1 / 2 tsp salt
  • 1-1 / 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 / 4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 / 3 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 / 4 cup + 2 tbsp butter or margarine
  • 1 cup powdered sugar , sifted
  • 1 to 2 tbsp milk
  • note
  • the wheat germ is for decoration only. i use a cup of finely chopped nuts instead of the wheat germ. it adds a nice crunch to the finished bread.

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1-1 / 2 cups flour, brown sugar, undissolved yeast, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
  2. Heat water, pumpkin, and butter until very warm (120o to 130oF). Gradually add to flour mixture.
  3. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
  4. Add egg yolk and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  5. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  7. Divide dough in half; reserve 1 / 2 for second owl.
  8. Divide remaining dough into 2 equal pieces.
  9. To make body, shape one piece into 7 x 5-inch oval.
  10. Place on greased baking sheet. Divide remaining dough into 2 equal pieces; shape one piece into smooth (4-inch diameter) circle; place above body for head.
  11. Remove 1 / 4 of remaining dough piece; divide into 2 pieces and roll into balls.
  12. Place balls above head for ears; pinch tops to make pointed ears. Divide remaining dough into 2 equal pieces; roll each to 6-inch rope. Place one rope on each side of body for wings.
  13. With sharp knife, cut 2 (3 / 4-inch diameter) circles on head for eyes. Press 1 raisin in center of each circle.
  14. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  15. Repeat with reserved dough to make second owl.
  16. With scissors, make one snip in V shape on faces for beak.
  17. Make one snip on each ear and several snips on wings for feathers. Re-cut eyes if needed.
  18. Slightly beat reserved egg white with 1 tablespoon water; brush on owls.
  19. Sprinkle wheat germ on body only.
  20. Bake at 375oF for 20 minutes or until done.
  21. Remove from baking sheets; cool on wire racks. Decorate with Powdered Sugar Glaze, if desired.
  22. Powdered Sugar Glaze
  23. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk. Stir until smooth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 647.11 Kcal (2709 kJ)
Calories from fat 180.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.03g 31%
Cholesterol 28.63mg 10%
Sodium 711.8mg 30%
Potassium 876.78mg 19%
Total Carbs 106.78g 36%
Sugars 42.86g 171%
Dietary Fiber 2.61g 10%
Protein 10.28g 21%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 64.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 330.03 Kcal (1382 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.21g 31%
Cholesterol 14.6mg 10%
Sodium 363.02mg 30%
Potassium 447.16mg 19%
Total Carbs 54.46g 36%
Sugars 21.86g 171%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 10%
Protein 5.24g 21%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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