Adapted from
Fleischmann's Yeast Best Ever Breads
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Batter:
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1 1/2 c
unbleached flour
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2 tbsps
dry yeast, 2 packages
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1 tsp
salt
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2/3 c
fat-free evaporated milk
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1/2 c
water
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1/2 c
honey
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1/4 c
light margarine, melted
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2 whole
eggs
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4 c
unbleached flour
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Glaze:
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1/2 c
honey
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1/4 c
light margarine, melted
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1/2 c
raisins, cut into pieces
To prepare batter, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl; set aside. In a skillet, heat evaporated fat free milk, water, half cup honey and 1/4 cup margarine until very warm 105-115 degrees. Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat two minutes at medium speed. Add eggs and remaining 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 two to 24 hours. On lightly floured surface, divide dough into 15 pieces. Roll each into a 20" rope. Divide each rope into: one 12" (body), one 5" (head), and three 1" (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 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 raisin pieces for eyes.