{"id":69527,"date":"2024-03-01T16:58:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T09:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=69527"},"modified":"2024-03-01T16:58:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T09:58:15","slug":"little-birdy-rolls%f0%9f%98%8d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/little-birdy-rolls%f0%9f%98%8d\/","title":{"rendered":"Little birdy rolls!!!\ud83d\ude0d"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Little Birdy Rolls: A Whimsical Recipe to Welcome the Spring Season\n</h3><p>As the vibrant colors of spring start to blossom around us, why not bring a touch of whimsy to your kitchen with adorable Little Birdy Rolls? We are the happiest people in the world when the Sun magically appears on a cold winter day, lifting spirits and letting rid of top layers of heavy clothing. For a moment, it feels that we are in Spring.\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' wp-image-69533 size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/03%5C/many-birds-1-e1709287086146.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"414\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/many-birds-1-e1709287086146.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p><strong>Soft in the center and slightly crisp on the outside, Bird Bread Rolls are slightly sweet. These make a lovely accompaniment to hot soup. Kids love to eat the little bread birds just plain or with some butter.\n<p>These delightful rolls are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious addition to your springtime gatherings. Join us as we explore the steps to create these charming, edible works of art that will add a touch of joy to your table and capture the essence of the upcoming season.\n</p><h4>Ingredients\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups all-purpose flour\/ whole wheat flour\n</li><li>1 teaspoon salt\n</li><li>\u00bd cup milk + \u00bd cup water (more if required and 2-4 tablespoons more if using whole wheat flour)\n</li><li>2 teaspoons instant dry yeast\n</li><li>4 tablespoons unrefined sugar\n</li><li>\u00bc cup oil\n</li><li>2 tablespoons butter (to brush warm rolls)\n</li><li>Few black raisins or choco chips for eyes\n</li><li>A toothpick.\n\n<h4>Instructions\n<ul>\n<li>In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Keep aside.\n</li><li>Mix milk and water and heat it until warm. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Add yeast. Mix and cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Add oil and mix.\n</li><li>Add dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to the counter. Knead to get a soft and smooth dough. Add more water only if the dough feels very dry.\n</li><li>Transfer to a greased bowl. Turn around once to coat evenly with oil. Cover and keep in a warm place to rise for 1 hour or until almost double.\n</li><li>Punch and knead for 1-2 minutes. Let dough rest for 5-6 minutes. Pinch out small balls of dough. Roll out one ball at a time into a rope of about 6-8 inches in length.\n\n<h4>Shaping Little Birdy Rolls:\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-69529 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/03%5C/bird-collage.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"494\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bird-collage.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><ul>\n<li>Now tie each roll into a knot from the center.\n</li><li>Lift one free end of the knot and shape it into the birds head.\n</li><li>Pull out the beak. Shape the head and beak.\n</li><li>The other free end of the knot will be the tail. Flatten it with the index finger and press it with a fork to make feathers.\n</li><li>You can also cut with a knife and shape the tail feathers.\n\n<h4>Baking and Decorating:\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-69532 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/03%5C/DSC_0293.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"531\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC_0293.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><ul>\n<li>Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).\n</li><li>Place the shaped Little Birdy Rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.\n</li><li>Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.\n</li><li>Transfer from the oven to the cooling rack. Brush warm rolls with butter.\n</li><li>With a toothpick, make holes for eyes. Press a choco-chip \/ black raisin into the hole.\n</li><li><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-69530 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/03%5C/DSC_0288.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"531\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC_0288.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n<p><strong>Optional: Once the rolls have cooled slightly, you can brush them with melted butter and sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles for a festive touch.\n<p>And there you have it, ladies\u2014the recipe for adorable Little Birdy Rolls that will add a touch of whimsy and joy to your springtime celebrations. These delightful creations are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, capturing the essence of the upcoming season.\n</p><p><strong>So gather your ingredients, let your creativity soar, and watch as these charming Little Birdy Rolls bring smiles and warmth to your table. Here&rsquo;s to embracing the beauty of spring and savoring the sweetness of life!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Little Birdy Rolls: A Whimsical Recipe to Welcome the Spring Season As the vibrant colors of spring start to blossom around us, why not bring a touch of whimsy to your kitchen with adorable Little Birdy Rolls? 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