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                             TEDDY BEAR BREAD

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Milk
   3       tb           Sugar
   2       ts           Salt
   3       tb           Margarine
   1       pk           Active Dry Yeast
   1 1/2   c            Warm water
   7       c            Flour
   1                    Egg
                        Raisins

  Scald 1/2 cup milk; stir in 3 tb sugar, 2 ts salt and
  3 tb margarine. Cool to lukewarm.
  Dissolve 1 package Active 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 1/2-4
  cups) to make a stiff dough. Onto floured board knead
  8-10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, grease top and
  cover. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch
  down. Divide in 4 equal parts. Cut one piece in half
  and one piece in 14 pieces. Shape into balls.
  Put 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. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  Make indentations in ears. Place raisins for eyes and
  belly buttons. Mix 1 egg and 1 tb water, brush on
  bears. Bake at 400, 25-30 minutes. Cool
 


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