Teddy Bear Bread
cjRecipes.com1/2 cup milk
3 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3 Tablespoons margarine
1 package Fleischmann’s Active Dry Yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water
3 cups unsifted flour
3-1/2 to 4 cups additional flour for dough
raisins
1 egg
1 Tablespoon water
Scald 1/2 cup milk.
Stir in sugar, salt and margarine.
Cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve 1 package of dry yeast in 1-1/2 cups warm water.
Add milk mixture and 3 cups unsifted flour; beat until smooth.
Stir in enough more flour (3-1/2 to 4 cups) to make a stiff dough.
On floured board knead for 8-10 minutes.
Place in greased bowl; grease top.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down.
Divide into 4 equal pieces; cut 1 piece in half and 1 piece into 14 pieces.
Shape into balls.
Place large balls on greased baking sheets for bodies.
Place medium balls above for heads.
Flatten slightly. Pinch seams.
Attach small balls for paws, noses and ears.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Make indentations in ears.
Place raisins for eyes and belly buttons.
Mix 1 egg and 1 Tablespoon water; brush on bears.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool.
Makes 2 Bears
