RUM BUNS

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I found this recipe in my mom's recipe box. It came from a restaurant in Washington DC, The Flagship, which was a family favorite when I was growing up.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup milk, scalded
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 ounce dried yeast
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 cup raisins, cut into pieces
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Pour scalded milk over 1/4 cup sugar, shortening and salt.
  • Cool to lukewarm and sprinkle yeast into it. Beat with rotary beater until smooth.
  • Add beaten egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract.
  • Add half the flour and beat with rotary beater until smooth.
  • Add remaining flour and mix until smooth. Cover with towel and let rise in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees) until double in bulk - about 3 hours.
  • Roll dough into 2 strips, each 12 inches long, 1/2 inch thick and 4 inches wide.
  • Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar and raisins. Roll up, pulling dough out at edges to keep it uniform.
  • It should be 15 inches long when rolled.
  • Cut rolls in crosswise slices 3/4 inch thick. Place in 3 inch greased muffin tins; cover with towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • **To make icing, blend confectioners sugar, hot water and rum extract.
  • As soon as rolls are taken from oven, brush top with the icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.8, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 132.1, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 2.6

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