BREAD BIRDS

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These dinner rolls are made special by innkeeper Iris Karl for honeymooners or couples celebrating anniversaries. Iris uses currants for the eyes and a slivered almond for the beak.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
16 slivered almonds
32 dried currants
HONEY BUTTER:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add milk and water; heat to 120°-125°. Add to flour mixture and mix well. Stir in extract and egg; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch the dough down; divide into 16 pieces. To shape birds, roll each piece into a 10-in. rope; tie into a knot. Cut one end a few times with a scissors to form tail feathers. Tuck in the other end of the nose to form beak. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Combine honey butter ingredients; brush over the hot rolls. Return to the oven for 3 minutes. With a toothpick, make small holes for the beak and eyes. Insert a slivered almond for the beak and currants for eyes. Serve with remaining honey butter if desired.

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Christine Mulenga
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I'm not a fan of the way these bread birds look, but they taste amazing! The bread is soft and fluffy, and the filling is savory and flavorful.


Asian White
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These bread birds are the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to your next party. They're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.


Jeniene Nicholson
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I'm not a big fan of bread, but these bread birds are actually really good. They're light and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect.


Thethujan Thethujan
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These bread birds are a lot of work, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.


Adegboyega Ilesanmi david
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread birds didn't turn out as cute as the ones in the pictures. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Abdul Jaleel
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These bread birds were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some butter or oil next time.


Akas Ahmed
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I'm not sure how I feel about these bread birds. They're a little too cute for my taste.


Asma Ahtisham
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These bread birds are so cute and festive. They're perfect for a party or a special occasion.


malik jameel
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I love the idea of using cookie cutters to make the bread birds. It's such a fun way to get creative with your food.


Sultan Sultan
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These bread birds are the perfect way to use up leftover bread. They're a fun and easy snack that the whole family will love.


Mx mridul
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I've made these bread birds several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Hamad MohammedAhmed
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I love how these bread birds look. They're so creative and unique.


Michael Hurley
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These bread birds are the perfect finger food for a party. They're easy to eat and they're always a hit.


Hassan Islam
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I made these bread birds for my Easter brunch and they were a huge success. They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.


Lamecky John
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These are so cute! I can't wait to try them.


AD KHAN
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The bread birds were a little more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Bethany Engle
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I've never made bread birds before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect and my kids loved them.


Zet Monyaku
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These bread birds were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and so cute. I used different colors of food coloring to make them even more festive.