Thanks for clarifying! I assume you mean sourdough bread shaped like a rabbit (a fun, decorative bread) rather than including rabbit meat. Here’s a full recipe for making a cute Rabbit Sourdough Bread:
Ingredients
For the sourdough dough:
- 500g bread flour
- 100g active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- 325ml water, lukewarm
- 10g salt
- 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for softer crumb)
For decoration (optional):
- Raisins or sesame seeds for eyes
- A little flour for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough
- Mix the sourdough starter with water until dissolved.
- Add bread flour and mix until no dry flour remains. Cover and rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
- Add salt and olive oil, knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 min by hand, 5–6 min in a mixer).
2. Bulk fermentation
- Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 4–6 hours, folding every 30–60 minutes for the first 2–3 hours to strengthen gluten.
3. Shape the rabbit
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface.
- Divide the dough into parts:
- 1 large piece for the body
- 1 medium piece for the head
- 2 small pieces for ears
- Optional small pieces for tail or paws
- Shape the body and head as ovals and attach them gently.
- Roll the ear pieces into long teardrops and attach them to the head.
- Use a small amount of water to help stick pieces together.
4. Final proof
- Place the shaped rabbit on parchment paper or a floured baking sheet.
- Cover and let proof for 1–2 hours at room temperature until slightly puffy.
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).
- Dust lightly with flour for a rustic look.
- Optional: use raisins or sesame seeds for eyes.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
✅ Tips:
- For a crispier crust, place a small tray of water in the oven while baking to create steam.
- Use a sharp knife or scissors to gently shape details like ears or paws after baking for extra realism.
- You can also brush lightly with milk or egg wash before baking for a shiny finish.
If you want, I can also make a diagram showing how to shape the dough pieces into a cute rabbit, so it’s super easy to follow visually.
Do you want me to do that?