Turtle-Shaped Yeast Bread
Turtle-Shaped Yeast Bread bakes into a soft, slightly sweet loaf with a tender crumb and buttery aroma. Its playful turtle form, complete with raisin eyes and a scored shell, makes it a charming centerpiece for kids’ parties, weekend baking projects, or brunch. Enjoy it warm with butter or use slices for fun sandwiches.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turtle-Shaped Yeast Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it bubbles, then remove from the heat. Add the butter and stir until melted, then let it cool until lukewarm.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the cooled milk mixture. Add the egg, 2 cups flour, and the salt, and beat well to combine.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- 5
When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
- 6
Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 7
Divide the dough into seven pieces: one round 2 inches in diameter, five rounds 1 inch in diameter, and the rest in one large round.
- 8
Place the large round on a lightly greased cookie sheet and flatten it slightly.
- 9
Shape four of the 1-inch rounds into feet and one into a tail for the turtle.
- 10
Shape the 2-inch round into the turtle's head.
- 11
Attach each piece by flattening the end that joins the body, moistening it slightly with water, and pinching it under the turtle's body.
- 12
Press raisins into the turtle's head for eyes.
- 13
Cover the turtle with a damp cloth and let it rise for 20 minutes.
- 14
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 15
With a sharp knife, make crisscross cuts in the turtle's body to form the shell, then use scissors to cut the turtle's mouth.
- 16
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 117.04 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.61 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 21.42 g 8%
- Total Fat 1.31 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.74 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.94 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 16.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.15 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 14.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 26.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 9.28 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Turtle Shaped Yeast Bread is made with 9 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, and Milk. Each serving provides about 117.04 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turtle-Shaped Yeast Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Milk, Rapid-Rise Yeast. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Turtle-Shaped Yeast Bread?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 117.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turtle-Shaped Yeast Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is Turtle-Shaped Yeast Bread healthy?
- Turtle-Shaped Yeast Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 117.04 calories and 3.61 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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