Tea Buns

Tea Buns

Ingredients:
Serving Size: 5

1 tbsp active dry yeast
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter, softened
1-1/4 cups milk
4 cups white bread flour
1/4 cup raisins
honey for glazing

Preparation Methods:

In large bowl, mix together yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and milk.Mix in the first 3 cups of flour.Turn dough out onto floured board and knead, adding flour a tablespoon at a time as needed until dough is soft, not sticky.Place dough in greased bowl. Turn dough over so that the top is also greased. Cover bowl with clean dishtowel or plastic wrap and let rise in warm place for 60 minutes or until double in size. Punch down dough and knead on lightly floured board for about 5 minutes.Divide dough into 12 pieces. Shape into small buns. Grease large baking or cookie sheet. Place rolls on sheet, cover, and let rise for about 45 minutes or until round and plump.Sprinkle some raisins onto.Bake for 20 minutes at 400° degrees.Remove from oven and brush honey on tops while still hot.Serve with butter and a hot pot of tea or coffee.