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BUTTERFLY ROLLS



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When these baked -from-scratch buns alight in a basket, hungry folks will make them disappear fast! CT's crafty home economist loaded the yeast bread dough with pleasing molasses and carrots, then easily shaped it into whimsical winged creatures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups sliced carrots
2 eggs
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons salt
8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
EGG WASH:
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
Poppy seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender. Drain; place carrots in a blender or food processor. Add eggs and 1/2 cup warm water; over and process until smooth., In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining warm water. add carrot mixture, oil, sugar, molasses, salt and 5 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Shape into twenty-four 3-3/4-in. logs, forty eight 1-in. balls and forty-eight 1-1/2-in. balls. To form butterflies, place logs 5 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using a sharp knife, cut a 1/2-in. slit on one end of log; separate cut ends, forming antennae. Place two small balls on each side of cut end; place a large ball below each small ball so they touch., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Beat egg and water; brush over butterflies; bodies. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BUTTERFLY ROLLS



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Yield 32 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs (well beaten)
1 cup milk
5 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup white sugar
1 package dry yeast

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 400* 2. Heat milk to scalding then add shortening sugar and salt. Cool to luke-warm 3. Add yeast which has been soaked in 1/3 cup warm water. 4. Add yeast which has been soaked in 1/3 cup warm water. Add eggs and flour mix to soft dough and knead lightly. 5. Raise to double in bulk. divide into 4 parts. Roll and spread with butter. 6. Cut into 8 pieces. Roll up and place on greased cookie sheet. Let raise double in bulk. 7. Bake 400* for 12 to 15 minutes

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