Turtle Bread

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Health score
3%
Turtle Bread
70 min.
16
89kcal

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Get ready to bake a delightful and whimsical treat that will be the star of your next gathering - Turtle Bread! This recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a fun and creative way to bring a smile to everyone's face. With a unique shape resembling a turtle, this bread is a delightful surprise for both kids and adults alike.
The process of making Turtle Bread is an enjoyable journey. Starting with a simple dough made from flour, yeast, sugar, and a touch of salt, you'll create a soft and pliable base. Then, the fun begins as you shape the dough into a turtle, complete with a head, feet, and a tail. The addition of raisins for eyes adds a playful touch. As the bread rises, you'll witness the transformation, and the anticipation will build.
Baking this bread is a sensory experience. The aroma of freshly baked bread will fill your kitchen, and the golden-brown crust will be a sight to behold. The final touch is creating the turtle's shell by making crisscross cuts on the dough, adding texture and visual appeal. With a perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbs, this bread is not only delicious but also provides a satisfying bite.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, Turtle Bread is a recipe that will bring joy to your baking adventures. It's a unique and memorable treat that will have your friends and family asking for more. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to create a bread masterpiece that will be the talk of the table!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • package yeast dry quick
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • tablespoon butter 
  •  eggs 
  •  raisins 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar and salt; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories89kcal
Protein12.4%
Fat13.92%
Carbs73.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.12
Glycemic Load
11.42
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.5886955958508%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:88.86kcal
4.44%
Fat:1.36g
2.09%
Saturated Fat:0.36g
2.26%
Carbohydrates:16.15g
5.38%
Net Carbohydrates:15.5g
5.64%
Sugar:1.06g
1.17%
Cholesterol:10.84mg
3.61%
Sodium:160.44mg
6.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.72g
5.43%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.7%
Folate:47.28µg
11.82%
Selenium:7.6µg
10.86%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.89%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.81%
Vitamin B3:1.34mg
6.69%
Iron:0.97mg
5.37%
Phosphorus:34.71mg
3.47%
Fiber:0.65g
2.6%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.06%
Copper:0.03mg
1.68%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.53%
Magnesium:5.6mg
1.4%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.16%
Calcium:11.45mg
1.15%
Vitamin A:54.38IU
1.09%
Potassium:37.42mg
1.07%