Turtle Bread

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.

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1 hour 10 minutes

1 turtle bread (16 servings)



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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 90
  • 1 1/2g
    (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g)
  • 15mg
  • 160mg
  • 16g
    (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g)
  • 3g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 0%
  • 0%
  • 0%
  • 6%
  • Exchanges
  • 1
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • How-To

    Make other animal breads by shaping dough into alligator, bear, cow, dog, ladybug or others. Cover and let rise in warm place 20 minutes. Cut an X in dough for eyes, buttons, nose, etc., using kitchen scissors. Bake as directed. For a shiny surface, brush baked bread with softened butter or margarine. Cool bread; decorate with raisins, currants, chocolate chips, etc., by attaching with a drop of honey.

  • Substitution

    Regular active dry yeast can be substituted for quick active dry yeast. In large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F). Stir in sugar, salt, warmed milk, melted butter and 1 1/2 cups of the flour. Stir in egg. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle. Continue as directed.

  • Do-Ahead Tip

    You can refrigerate this dough for up to 24 hours. Here’s how: Grease large bowl with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate. For easier shaping, let dough stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes.

  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

    No changes. Refrigerating dough is not recommended.

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar and salt; set aside.
  2. 2In 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. 3Lightly 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. 4Heat 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.

Categories: Course, Breads, Yeast Breads

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plasticava

years ago my daughter and I made a bear and put different sandwich fillings in the legs and all for a bear theme for a baby shower Everything was bears This reminds me of it so much We had a great time

8/2/2012 6:02:41 PM
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Anonymous said:

I came from Turtle Lake, ND and LOVED this idea - too bad I didn't see the recipe before my last trip "home." But there's always a next tiem.

7/25/2012 11:02:55 AM
gwashington1961

I'm heading to the store for the supplies to bake loaves of 'Turtle Bread' for my godson. Both of his parents are Graduates of the University of Maryland. The School Mascot is a Turtle. My little guy will love his own loaf of Turtle Bread. After I give it to him, I'll help him to make two more loaves - one for each parent! He will be so proud. There are many types of dips or soups which may be served with these little turtles acting as 'bowls'. This is a fun, simple recipe - which will act as a great gift and/or learning tool (teaching how to create a yeast dough and how to bake a special shape).

5/22/2012 9:49:26 AM
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Anonymous said:

i love this ill be making them for my family get together my grandma passed away but she for 43 years ran turtle races in vermillion county.she raised money for the handicap.so turtles are everywhere you look in my home...great idea....

3/2/2012 10:14:42 AM
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Anonymous said:

I have this recipe bookmarked, I am going to make this for a spinach dip, but also thought about trying this out as a clam chowder bowl!

2/6/2012 9:21:40 AM
leeshaskitchen

So cute! I love this idea. Mine just came out of the oven and it's perfect!

1/28/2012 6:31:25 PM
HelenParker

I found this recipe and showed it to my 3 year old cousin. Needless to say he wants me to make him a bread turtle. Thank you for posting this!

9/3/2011 6:24:56 PM
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