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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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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 Ingredients:
2 cups hot water, divided |
1/2 cup golden raisins |
1/2 cup butter |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup king arthur unbleached 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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. Yield: 20 servings.
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