I thought these would be fun for you to make for Easter for the kids...
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Honey Bunnies
Recipe By : Fleischmann's Yeast
Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :0:10
Categories : Breads Holiday & Gift Breads
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Low Fat
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Batter:
1 1/2 Cups flour -- unbleached
2 Pkgs dry yeast
1 Tsp salt
2/3 Cup evaporated skim milk
1/2 Cup water
1/2 Cup honey
1/4 Cup diet margarine -- melted
2 Whole eggs
3 Cups flour -- unbleached
Glaze:
1/4 Cup honey
1/4 Cup diet margarine -- melted
1/2 Cup raisins
To prepare batter, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, and salt
in a mixing bowl; set aside. In a skillet, heat evaporated skim milk,
water, 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup margarine until very warm 120-130 degrees.
Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add eggs
and remaining 3 cups flour, knead dough until smooth, working in additional
flour as necessary to from stiff dough . Place in a mixing bowl coated with
cooking spray. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
On lightly floured surface, divide dough into 15 pieces. Roll each into a
20-inch rope. Divide each rope into: 1 12-inch (body), 1 5-inch (head), and
3 1-inch (ears and tail) strips. Coil pieces to make body and head; attach
ears and tail to head and body. Place bunnies on baking sheet coated with
cooking spray. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in
size, 20 to 25 minutes. Bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden
brown. Remove to wire racks. Meanwhile to prepare glaze, combine remaining
honey and margarine in a saucepan until margarine has melted. Brush bunnies
with glaze while warm. Then, decorate with raisins for eyes.
>From: matejka@bga.com (Anita A. Matejka)
For Easter, my husband and I have made this recipe many times in the past
few years. They are very good!
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NOTES : Cal 251.2
Total Fat 4.1g
Sat Fat 0.8g
Carb 48.4g
Fiber 0.7g
Pro 6.3g
Sod 239mg
CFF 14.3%