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About 2 hrs before serving or possibly early in day, in bowl combine yeast, sugar, salt and 1 c. flour.
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In saucepan over medium heat, heat butter and 1 c. water till very hot (125 degrees).
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With mixer at low speed beat liquid into dry ingredients.
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Beat 2 min at medium speed.
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Reserve 1 egg white, beat in 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 onto floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic about 5 min working 1/4 c. flour while kneading.
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Shape dough into ball, cover and let rest 15 min.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees and 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 and shape half into ball and other half divide in half and make a small ball for head and place next to large ball tucking slightly under it for head.
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From remaining half healthy pinch off 3/4 piece for tail and shape 2 ears with remaining piece.
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Brush head, tail and ears with egg white.
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Tuck ears and tail slightly under bunny.
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Bake 15 min or possibly till browned.
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Repeat for each bunny.
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Place 2 bunnies on cookie sheet to bake.
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Mix 10X sugar with 1/4 tsp.
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water and a hint of red food coloring to make pink and use to draw faces on bunnies and in ears Chocolate Kisses can be placed in large ball for a surprise.
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Bows can be tied around necks.
