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Ingredients
- 4 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons yeast
- 1 egg, for coating
- almonds (optional)
- candied fruit (optional)
- raisins (optional)
Method
- In a small bowl, mix the yeast with a little of the sugar.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour with the salt, remaining sugar, butter, and milk, egg, and yeast.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Cover and leave to rise to twice the amount in a warm place.
- Knead the dough again, use a knife to cut off pieces of dough in the desired size and roll out to an oval shape.
- Shape the dough into the shape of a person, with head, arms and legs.
- Use almonds, raisins, and candied fruit to decorate the dough. Leave to rise in a cool place for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 350°F.
