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
Yields
2 Bears