America's Best Recipes/1989

Hocus-Pocus Buns

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
2 dozen N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 package dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 F) 3/4 cup warm milk (105 to 115 F)
1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 24 large marshmallows 1 cup butter or margarine, melted



1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a medium mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in warm milk; set aside.
2 Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until mixture is light and fluffy. Add egg, beating well. Combine flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.
3 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 F), free from drafts, 1-1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
4 Punch dough down. Let rest 5 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll half of dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough into twelve 3-1/2-inch circles. Repeat procedure with remaining half of dough.
5 Combine 1 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small shallow dish; stir well. Dip each marshmallow in melted butter, and roll in sugar mixture. Place a marshmallow in center of each dough circle. Wrap dough around marshmallows, pinching edges firmly to seal. Dip each round in melted butter, and roll in sugar mixture. Place in well-greased muffin pans. Bake at 375 F for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove buns from pans, and serve immediately.

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