Teddy Bear Rolls
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (110 °F to 115 °F) 1 cup warm milk (110 °F to 115 °F) 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Raisins (2 for each rolls) White frosting
Honey Butter: 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, oil, egg, salt and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
Punch the dough down. For each bear, shape a 2 inch ball for the body. Add a 1-1/4 inch ball for the head and six 1/2 inch balls for the ears, arms and legs. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 20 minutes. Bake at 400 °F for 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Add raisins for the eyes, anchoring with a dab of frosting. Add a frosting smile. In another mixing bowl, beat honey butter ingredients until fluffy. Refrigerate; serve with rolls.
Yield: about 10 rolls (1 1/4 cups butter)