Echidna Rolls

Bring some fun and flavor to your table with these adorable Echidna Rolls, a whimsical treat perfect for kids' parties, family gatherings, or anytime you want to bake up something delightfully creative. Made from a soft and buttery yeast dough, these rolls are shaped into oval "echidna bodies" and adorned with slivered almonds for their signature spiky look. A touch of sweetness comes from the raisins or chocolate chips used for their eyes, adding a playful charm to these golden-brown treats. With just 25 minutes of prep time and a warm, fluffy texture fresh from the oven, these echidna rolls are as delightful to make as they are to eat. Perfectly customizable and packed with fun, they’re sure to be a conversation starter at any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 10 grams instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 250 milliliters warm milk
• 50 grams unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 100 grams slivered almonds
• 10 raisins or chocolate chips (for eyes)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and the egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Punch down the dough to release air. Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval shape to form an echidna body.

Step 7

Place the ovals on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press slivered almonds into the dough all over the back of each oval to create the “spikes.”

Step 8

Add raisins or chocolate chips to the front of each oval to form the eyes of the echidna.

Step 9

Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 20 minutes.

Step 10

Once risen, bake the echidna rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1098.8 grams (1098.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3339

Total Fat 103.60g	133%
Saturated Fat 34.50g	173%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 316mg	105%
Sodium 2568mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 523.90g	191%
Dietary Fiber 31.50g	113%
Total Sugars 107.50g
Protein 94.10g	188%

Vitamin D 145IU	723%
Calcium 685mg	53%
Iron 30mg	168%
Potassium 2565mg	55%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.4%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 61.6%