Skeleton Bread

  • Preparation time
    30 mins
    Cooking time
    15 mins
    Servings
    1
    Maceration time
    30 mins

    by CanadianLiving.com

    Updated: 2008-10-17 13:36:44

Ingredients

  1. Half pkg frozen (1 lb/500 g) bread dough (8 oz/250 g) 
  2. 1 egg, beaten 
  3. 1 tbsp (15 mL) water 
  4. 1 tbsp (15 mL) poppy seeds

Steps

  1. Thaw and let bread rise according to manufacturer's instructions. Punch down dough; divide in half. Set 1 half aside.
  2. Cut remaining half into thirds. With 1 of the thirds, form head shaped like light bulb. With scissors, cut eyes, nose and mouth. Place head at end of greased 17- x 11-inch (45 x 29 cm) rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Shape second third into 3-inch (8 cm) long triangle; place, point down, below head to form body. Divide remaining third of dough into 7 pieces; roll into sausages. Arrange 3 on each side of upper body for ribs. Use remaining piece for neck.
  4. Halve reserved dough. With 1 half, make 4 logs for upper and lower legs; attach to body. With two-thirds of the remaining dough, make 4 logs for upper and lower arms; attach at shoulders.
  5. With remaining dough, make 2 small and 2 large triangles for hands and feet. With scissors, make 4 cuts at broad ends of triangles for fingers and toes; attach to arms and legs. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  6. Whisk egg with water; brush some over joints, pressing to seal. Brush entire skeleton with remaining egg wash; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  7. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for about 15 minutes or until golden.
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