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Easter Bunny Cinnamon Scrolls are officially the cutest thing I have ever made for Easter. That is a big call because I have been oversharing my food adventures with the internet since 2009! Better yet, these gorgeous creatures are not only great to look at but absolutely delectable also!
Key Takeaways
- Easter Bunny Cinnamon Scrolls are cute and delicious, made with enriched dough for a soft texture.
- Enriched dough gives a melt-in-the-mouth quality, while regular dough works better for structured recipes like pizza.
- Tips for making the scrolls include flouring hands, avoiding over-handling, and letting the dough proof longer.
- You can store scrolls in an airtight container, freeze them, or enjoy them warm after microwaving.
- This recipe is inspired by That Bread Lady and includes links to other Easter recipes.
What Makes Cinnamon Scrolls Soft & Delicious?
Unlike regular bread dough, a good scroll is made with an enriched dough. This removes some of the “bready” characteristics and gives the finished product a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture with the gluten structure to hold substantial toppings like bread dough but the beautiful mouthfeel and richness of a buttery cake.
So now that I have geeked out on dough with you, here is a comparison between where I have used a simple bread dough, and where an enriched dough was a better choice.
Enriched Bread Dough V’s Regular Bread Dough
As I mentioned some recipes, like these bunny cinnamon scrolls are just magic with an enriched dough. Recipes like my Thermomix pizza dough need more structure and crispiness, so a regular dough is ideal.
Enriched Bread Dough
- Thermomix Cinnamon Scrolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Thermomix Apple & Walnut Scrolls Bakers Delight
- Brioche Buns
- Bunny Cinnamon Scrolls
Regular Dough
- Thermomix Pizza Dough
- Easy Thermomix Bread
- Thermomix Bread Rolls
- Thermomix No-Fail Bread
- Vegemite Scrolls
Oh, and…
If you’re preparing homemade bread you really should try making your own Homemade Spreadable Butter!
Thermomix Bunny Cinnamon Scroll Tips
Turn the TM bowl upside down and remove the blades to make removing the dough easier.
The dough will be stickier than usual, flour your hands lightly and push it together into a ball.
Leave the dough covered and in a warm place to proof. Because it is heavier and richer, it will take longer to proof than regular dough.
Try to avoid over-handling the dough once it has been proofed.
Leave a 2 cm clear section of dough down the rectangles left free from cinnamon and butter.
Roll the bunny’s body by starting with the cinnamon middle and ending at the clear dough segment on the left.
Don’t do a second proof once the bunnies have been formed.
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Step By Step Cinnamon Scroll Easter Bunnies
Making the Cinnamon scroll dough is very simple in the Thermomix. If you have trouble getting the dough to proof and double in size read my proofing tips related to proofing in colder weather.
