Teddy Bears - water

Method

• Place warm water in large warm bowl.
• Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved.
• Add warm milk, butter, sugar, salt, and 2 cups all-purpose flour; blend well.
• Stir in 2 eggs, whole wheat flour, and enough remaining all-purpose flour to make stiff batter.
• Grease top; cover tightly with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator.
• Punch dough down.
• Remove dough to lightly floured surface.
• Divide dough into 4 equal portions; set aside 2 portions.
• Shape 1 portion into ball for body.
• Place on large greased baking sheet; flatten slightly.
• Divide 1 portion in half; break off 3/4-inch piece, and shape into ball for nose.
• Shape remaining piece into ball for head.
• Attach head to body; pinch to seal.
• Attach nose to head; pinch to seal.
• Divide remaining half of portion into 6 equal pieces.
• Shape into balls, and attach to body and head to form paws and ears; pinch to seal.
• Press date pieces or raisins into dough for eyes and buttons.
• Repeat with remaining portions.
• Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 40 to 60 minutes.
• Beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over dough.
• Redefine shapes, if necessary.
• Bake at 350oF for 25 minutes or until golden.
• Remove from sheets; let cool on wire racks.
• You may tie a ribbon on if you like!