Ingredients

  • 2 (1/4 ounce) dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 20 raisins
  • decorators white frosting

Method

  • In a mixing bowl,dissolve yeast in water.
  • Add milk, sugar, oil, egg, salt and 4 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minute.
  • Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch 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 until doubled about 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 400 for 17 minuts or till golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • Add risins for eyes, anchoring with a dab of frosting. Add a frosting smile.
  • Can serve with Honey Butter.
  • 1 cup butter, softened.
  • 1/4 cup honey.
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar.
  • Beat till fluffy. Chill.