Delicious Turtle Bread Recipe

This turtle bread recipe will teach you how to make a delicious and adorable bread shaped like a turtle. The bread is soft and fluffy, with a sweet and buttery flavor. It's perfect for breakfast or as a snack for kids. With step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to create your very own turtle-shaped bread that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and have some fun in the kitchen with this cute and tasty bread recipe!

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• Black sesame seeds (optional, for eyes)
• 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients.
4. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air.
7. Divide the dough into two halves. Take one half and divide it into one-third and two-thirds portions.
8. Shape the two-thirds portion into a round ball for the turtle's body and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Shape the remaining one-third portion into a small oval for the turtle's head.
10. Place the head on top of the body, pressing lightly to adhere.
11. Using scissors or a knife, make four diagonal cuts on the sides of the body to create the turtle's legs.
12. Cover the turtle-shaped dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, until slightly puffed.
13. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
14. Brush the turtle bread with the egg wash.
15. If desired, place two black sesame seeds on the head to create eyes.
16. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
17. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

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