GOLDEN RAISIN BUNS

Golden Raisin Buns image

These delightful buns will remind you of old-fashioned cream puffs with a mild lemon flavor. They look appealing on a platter and sure get snatched up quickly. -Kathy Scott, Hemingford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups hot water, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
ICING:
1 tablespoon butter
4 to 5 teaspoons half-and-half cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, pour 1 cup of water over raisins; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain; set raisins aside. In a large saucepan, bring butter, sugar, salt and remaining water to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; beat by hand for 2 minutes. , Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until mixture is well blended, about 3 minutes. Stir in the raisins. Drop by tablespoons 2-in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. , For icing, melt the butter in a small saucepan; stir in the cream. Remove from the heat; add sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Spread on buns while still warm. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.