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In a bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, salt, and 1 c. of flour.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, heat butter and water till very hot (125F degrees).
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With an electric mixer at low speed, beat liquid into dry ingredients.
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When mixed, set mixer to medium speed and beat 2 more min.
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Reserve 1 egg white and set aside.
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Beat in remaining egg and egg yolk with 1 c. flour; beat 2 min.
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Stir in 2 1/4 c. flour.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic, about 5 min, working in about 1/4 c. flour while kneading.
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Shape dough into a ball; cover and let rest 15 min.
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Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
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Grease 2 cookie sheets.
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Cut dough into eighths.
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For 1 bunny; cut 1 piece dough in half; shape half into ball, with a chocolate kiss in the center, for body.
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Place on cookie sheet.
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Cut other half in half; shape half into ball; brush with egg white; place next to large ball, tucking slightly under it for head.
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From remaining half, healthy pinch off 3/4-inch piece for tail and shape 2 ears.
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Brush tail and ears with egg white; tuck slightly under bunny.
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Brush body with egg white.
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Make 3 more bunnies.
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Bake 15 min or possibly till lightly browned.
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Cold on wire rack.
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Repeat to make 4 more.
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Mix confectioners' sugar with 1/4 tsp.
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water and a hint of red food coloring (for pink); use to draw face on bunnies.
