HONEY BUNNIES 
4 1/2 to 5 c. all-purpose flour
2 pkgs. yeast
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 c. raisins

HONEY GLAZE:

1/2 c. honey
1/4 c. butter

In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt. Heat evaporated milk, water, honey, and butter until very warm. Butter doesn't need to melt. Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. With spoon, stir in enough additional flour to make a stiff batter. Place in greased bowl and turn once. Cover tightly with plastic; refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 15 pieces. Roll each to 20 inch rope. To make bunnies, divide each rope into one 12 inch; one 5 inch, and three 1 inch strips. Coil 12 inch strip to make body; coil 5 inch strip to make head; shape remaining 3 strips into ears and tail and attach to body and head. Place bunnies on greased baking sheets. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 20 to 25 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with honey glaze while warm. Decorate with raisins for eyes. Brush with glaze again before serving. FOR GLAZE: Low heat until melted.

 

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