Best 5 Turtle Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Turtle Bread, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes rich flavors and textures. This delectable treat is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, featuring a soft and fluffy bread base generously filled with a delectable mixture of pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. The bread is then adorned with a luscious caramel glaze, adding a touch of sweetness and a beautiful golden-brown finish.

This article presents not just one, but three enticing Turtle Bread recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. The Original Turtle Bread recipe stays true to tradition, while the Chocolate Turtle Bread and Turtle Cheesecake Bread add layers of chocolatey goodness and a creamy cheesecake filling, respectively. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure that even novice bakers can create this irresistible treat.

The Original Turtle Bread recipe embraces the classic combination of pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon, resulting in a filling that is both sweet and nutty. The Chocolate Turtle Bread takes it up a notch with the addition of cocoa powder and chocolate chips, creating a rich and decadent filling that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover.

For those who crave a creamy and indulgent dessert, the Turtle Cheesecake Bread recipe is the perfect choice. A layer of creamy cheesecake filling is nestled between the bread and the pecan filling, resulting in a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these Turtle Bread recipes are sure to impress. Their combination of flavors and textures is a true delight, perfect for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TURTLE BREAD PUDDING



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Every bite of this yummy, gooey, oh-so-chocolaty bread pudding will put your taste buds in overload. With only 3 g of saturated fat and less than 300 calories, what's not to love? Gloria Bradley - Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 cups cubed day-old French bread (1-inch cubes)
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided
3 cups fat-free milk, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
8 caramels
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with semisweet chips and 2 tablespoons pecans. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup milk, brown sugar, cocoa, caramels, butter and chili powder. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted. Add remaining milk; heat through., Stir a small amount of mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over bread cubes; let stand for 10 minutes or until bread is softened., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with remaining pecans; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until caramel topping is heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes., In a microwave, melt milk chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bread pudding. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

TURTLE BREAD



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Betty Crocker Baking for Today cookbook shares a recipe! Rise to an occasion with a yeast bread that is anything but slow! Kids will love learning to make bread using this fun recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 to 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package quick active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 egg
2 raisins

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar and salt; set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat water, milk and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 125°F to 130°F; stir into yeast mixture. Stir in egg. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle. On lightly floured surface, knead dough about 5 minutes or until smooth and springy. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Shape a 2-inch piece of dough into a ball for turtle's head. Shape 4 walnut-size pieces of dough into balls for feet. Shape 1 walnut-size piece of dough into tail. Shape remaining dough into ball for turtle body; place on cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Attach head, feet and tail by placing 1 end of each under edge of body to secure. Press raisins into head for eyes. Cover and let rise in warm place 20 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Make 1/4-inch-deep circular cut around top edge of body, then make crisscross cuts in center to look like a turtle's shell. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

TURTLE BREAD



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When my son Nicholas' friends visit, they always want to make this yummy, turtle-shaped bread. Nick's brother and sister join in to mix and knead, too-then the flour really starts flying!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 eggs
2 raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add 1 egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape dough into one 2-in. ball, four 1-1/2-in. balls, one 1-in. ball and one large round ball. , For turtle shell, place the large dough ball in the center of a greased baking sheet. Place the 2-in. ball at the top for head; position 1-1/2-in. balls on either side for feet. Shape the 1-in. ball into a triangle for tail; place on opposite side of large ball from head. , Press all edges together to seal. Add raisins for eyes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Beat the remaining egg; brush over dough. With a sharp knife, make shallow diamond-shaped slashes across top of turtle shell. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BREAD MACHINE TURTLE BREAD



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Caramel, chocolate chips and pecans are together once again in this delectable dessert bread.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
10 caramels
2 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Measure carefully, placing all ingredients except chocolate chips and pecans in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Add chocolate chips and pecans at the Raisin/Nut signal or 5 minutes before the last kneading cycle ends.
  • Select Sweet or Basic/White cycle. Use Medium or Light crust color. Remove baked bread from pan, and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 170 mg

TURTLE BREAD



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A yeasted bread that's shaped like a turtle. Kids love it!

Provided by Jo

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F)
½ cup hot milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ tablespoon raisins for decorating

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Add the butter and stir until melted; let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the cooled milk, butter, egg, 2 cups flour and salt; beat well to combine. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Cover dough and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into seven pieces. One round 2 inches in diameter, five rounds 1 inch in diameter and the remainder in one large round.
  • Place the large round on a lightly greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Shape four of the 1 inch rounds into 'feet' and one into a 'tail' for the turtle. Shape the two inch round into a 'head' for the turtle Attach each piece by flattening the end which attaches to the body, wetting it slightly with water and pinching it under the turtle's 'body'. Press raisins into the turtle's head for 'eyes'.
  • Cover the turtle with as damp cloth and let rise for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • With a sharp knife, make crisscross cuts in the turtle's body to make the 'shell'. Finally, use a scissors to make a cut for the turtle's mouth. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 169.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • For the Turtles: Use a sharp knife to carefully cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then use your fingers to shape it into a turtle shell. Use a toothpick to make indentations for the eyes and mouth, and insert slivered almonds for the legs.
  • For the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  • For Assembly: Place a scoop of the filling inside each turtle shell. Top with a pecan half for the head.
  • For Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the turtles for 10-12 minutes, or until the filling is set and the tops are golden brown.
  • For Serving: Allow the turtles to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Conclusion:

Turtle bread is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its adorable turtle design and delicious filling, it is sure to be a hit with people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive treat, give this turtle bread recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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