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Mix 2 c. all-purpose flour, salt and undissolved yeast.
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Heat water, lowfat milk, honey and butter to 120-130 degrees.
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Add in to dry ingredients; beat 2 min at medium speed of mixer.
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Stir in 1 c. whole wheat flour; beat at high speed 2 min.
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Stir in remaining whole wheat flour and sufficient remaining all-purpose flour to make stiff dough.
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Knead 8-10 min.
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Set in greased bowl; turn to grease top.
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Cover; let rise in hot draft-free place till doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Punch dough down; divide into 4 equal pcs.
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Form 2 pcs into balls.
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Place each on greased baking sheet for body; flatten slightly.
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Halve remaining pcs.
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Form 2 pcs into balls.
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Place above larger pcs for heads; flatten slightly.
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Form each remaining piece, break off a small ball, about the size of a cherry and place for a nose.
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Divide remaining dough into 12 equal pcs.
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Shape into balls and attach to bears to create paws and ears; seal seams.
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Cover; let rise till doubled, about 45 min.
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Make an indentation in each ear.
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Place raisins for eyes and belly button on each bear; brush with egg.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 min.
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Remove from sheets; cold.
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3 c. all-purpose flour may be substituted.
