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Heidi’s Teddy Bear

February 26, 2013 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

Last year, my dear friend Heidi, the Queen of Bread Shaping, wrote a tutorial on making teddy bears from bread dough.

I finally had a chance to try it out last weekend, and was delighted with the result – isn’t he cute?  I used our Pain Viennois recipe, but the bear would probably have had more definition if I’d used a lower hydration dough.

I skyped Heidi midway through the process to ask for help and ended up having a lovely long chat with her as the bear baked…

If you’d like to try making a bear for yourself, Heidi’s instructions can be found here.  I used the following dough proportions:

  • Body 200g
  • Head 100g
  • Limbs 25g each
  • Ears 16g each
  • Snout 12g

We gave our bear to Small Girl, who marched across the road to pick him up.  After she had disarticulated him with the help of her sisters, she turned to her mother and said, “Do you think Auntie Celia will make me a rabbit next?”

Auntie Heidi, do you know how to make a bread rabbit? ♥

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Edit: And look at what Auntie Heidi came up with – a bread rabbit for Easter!  Her tutorial is here!

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  1. on February 26, 2013 at 12:16 am Misky

    Oh how absolutely darling! I am in love with your teddy! :D


  2. on February 26, 2013 at 12:25 am Thomasina Tittlemouse

    Oh he is gorgeous, Celia! My only concern at making one would be that he (or she!) would be too cute to eat! But the temptation is just too strong so next bread batch may turn into a teddy bears’ picnic! Thank you so much for sharing the proportions. E x


  3. on February 26, 2013 at 12:26 am Flo Makanai

    Extra cute ! Such a nice idea to bake this little one with kids around. Thanks Celia :)


  4. on February 26, 2013 at 12:37 am sallybr

    Absolutely adorable!!!! I wish I could make this sometime when I’m in Brazil with the kids in my family. Would be so much fun!


  5. on February 26, 2013 at 12:56 am Kate

    He looks too good to eat! How could Small Girl and her sisters just tear him apart like that? :(


  6. on February 26, 2013 at 1:23 am Jeannette

    I shall have to have a go at this for my sister’s g/children, mine are too grown up now to appreciate it I fear! He’s really lovely!


  7. on February 26, 2013 at 5:30 am Lizzy (Good Things)

    How very cute, Celia and Heidi! Too cute to eat, almost ; )


  8. on February 26, 2013 at 6:02 am hotlyspiced

    That is so cute, Celia. I have no idea how you did it but he looks too good to dismember. Can’t wait to see the rabbit! xx


  9. on February 26, 2013 at 6:05 am Norma Chang

    I too agree, your teddy is sooooo cute. I could not bear to tear into him at all.


  10. on February 26, 2013 at 6:07 am My Kitchen Stories

    Its gorgeous Celia. Lovely that it had somewhere appreciative to go also. You are very clever


  11. on February 26, 2013 at 7:40 am Rose

    Very clever Celia!

    “Auntie Heidi, do you know how to make a bread rabbit?” Let’s hope she does, Easter is just over a month away.


  12. on February 26, 2013 at 8:07 am Claire @ Claire K Creations

    Celia that is absolutely adorable! I don’t know if I could have eaten him though I’d feel too mean.


  13. on February 26, 2013 at 8:09 am Sophie33

    Waw! That bread teddy bear looks just wonderrful, celia! So cute looking too! Thanks for sharing it with us all! :) Yummm!


  14. on February 26, 2013 at 8:16 am Amanda

    Very sweet, Celia – it’s almost a shame to have to tear him limb from limb to eat him.


  15. on February 26, 2013 at 8:21 am heidiannie

    I do know how to make a rabbit- several ways, actually! One is to make an egg shaped roll then snip the ears with shears on the narrow part of the “egg” and pull the ears slightly up. Make holes for eyes in front and allow to raise for about 20 minutes then bake.
    The other is like unto the bear formation with a body ball and a head ball and two snakey pieces attached on top of head ball. Use bamboo stick to attach and hold in shapes. I’ll send you a couple of pictures by email


  16. on February 26, 2013 at 9:01 am spiceandmore

    Too cute to eat!!


  17. on February 26, 2013 at 9:08 am Abby

    So wonderful!!! I will definitely check out the tutorial…I know the little ones would love a bread bear. :-)


  18. on February 26, 2013 at 9:09 am Johanna GGG

    that teddy is gorgeous – and auntie heidiannie is very clever – maybe one day I will attempt such arty bread – hopefully before sylvia grows too old to appreciate it


  19. on February 26, 2013 at 9:10 am EllaDee

    Oh far too cute to eat… but if I had to, I’d start by nibbling on the ears, then nose..cute little paws… nooooo ;)


  20. on February 26, 2013 at 9:14 am theintolerantchef

    Noooo! Don’t eat him! Don’t make a bunny, they’re too cute as well. Make a fox, or a feral goat, or something like that that needs to be culled anyway. A snack that sends a good environmental message, not one that is cuddly! Xox


  21. on February 26, 2013 at 9:33 am ChgoJohn

    Such a clever idea, Celia, and you did a masterful job. Still, I could see where Li’l Ones might have nightmares after watching their family devour Teddy. :)


  22. on February 26, 2013 at 11:08 am heidiannie

    Second comment- Just to mention that children LOVE dismembering and eating the bears! I haven’t met a child yet, who doesn’t take a bite out of the face, or ears, pull of a leg and start chewing!
    Adults have a much harder time eating this shape than kids- and even adults, once a leg or arm is missing have no difficulty eating the bear!
    I have made cats and dogs, horses, beavers, crocodiles,bunnies, turtles, dinosaurs, piggies, turkeys and they are all cute- but they are all bread and will either dry out or mold if they aren’t eaten.


  23. on February 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    That is SO cute! He has great definition with the nose and ears etc and the ribbon bow suits him so well.


  24. on February 26, 2013 at 2:02 pm Tandy

    This is too cute! Good luck making a rabbit ;)


  25. on February 26, 2013 at 3:02 pm Liz

    I think he needs to be taken on a teddy bear’s picnic. You’ve done a lovely job of shaping.


  26. on February 26, 2013 at 5:14 pm Suelle

    Isn’t he cute? You’ve got a lot of character into his face, even if it was due a lack of definition because of the high hydration – I think it’s the lop-sided ears! ;)


  27. on February 26, 2013 at 5:47 pm Jan

    How lovely – I love his bow tie. I remember seeing Heidi’s bears and thinking how lovely it must be to have such delightful things flowing from your hands. If he must be eaten it could only be with honey!


  28. on February 26, 2013 at 10:06 pm Tesney Ap

    What a adorable post, Celia :) I really want that bear for my son. It’s so so cute :)


  29. on February 26, 2013 at 11:12 pm Melanie

    Aaaah, he’s sooo cute. He reminds me of my Pooh bear. I feel like reaching out and trying to give him a hug. You did an excellent job on him Celia!!


  30. on February 27, 2013 at 2:46 am Manuela

    The bear looks so cute! Can’t wait to see the rabbit! lol!


  31. on February 27, 2013 at 3:23 am marilynscottwaters

    I need to make these for my mother-in-law. She’s a great cook and loves teddy bears.


  32. on February 27, 2013 at 3:42 am Joanna

    what a lovely rendition of Auntie Heidi’s bouncingly beautiful bear, you have done her proud, all curvy and round tummied :) xx


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  34. on February 27, 2013 at 4:23 pm squishymonster

    awww, I just died a little…TOO CUTE!


  35. on February 28, 2013 at 4:00 am Glenda

    Hi Celia, they are fantastic!


  36. on February 28, 2013 at 10:18 am Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas

    That is fantastic. I never thought you could get so artistic with bread. May have to give it a go.


  37. on February 28, 2013 at 11:22 am cityhippyfarmgirl

    Soooo sweet Celia! I’ve always loved Heidi’s bears too.


  38. on February 28, 2013 at 11:24 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

    Thank you all for your lovely comments! Isn’t Heidi clever? And her rabbit is just perfect! (Thanks again, Heidi! xx)


  39. on February 28, 2013 at 11:51 pm heidiannie

    Thank you, Celia! I had such a great time working on the dragon! And thanks for sharing my tutorials with your large group of followers!



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