BEAR BREAD
Bears love to eat sweet leaves, fragrant herbs and sweet berries. We made this special “Bear” bread with sweet Rosemary and Raisins- some favorite bear treats.
1 packet dry yeast (or 2 1/2 tsp)
2 cups warm water
1 T sugar
2 tsp salt
4 cups flour
2-4 teaspoons fresh Rosemary
Raisins
Melted Butter
Dissolve yeast in the warm water and sugar. Add flour, salt and Rosemary. Stir until well blended. Do not knead! Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until double in size. (Place it on a warm stovetop for faster rising.)
Remove dough. It will be sticky. Knead additional flour into the dough so that it is not as sticky. Divide the dough into 8-10 balls. From each ball make one big ball for the bear head. Make two medium-size balls for the ears and one small ball for the nose. Attach the balls with a little water to make a bear head and face. Cut slits with a knife for the eyes and insert the raisins. Press the raisins into the dough slightly.
Carefully place each bear on a greased cookie sheet. Cover with a towel or greased plastic wrap and let it rise another hour or until double in size.
Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Brush with melted butter when the bears are fresh out of the oven.
