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In a large bowl, add the flour. Make a well in the center and add all the ingredients.
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Mix into a dough for about 30 minutes. If using a food blender, mix for 15 minutes. If necessary add more flour.
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Grease the inside of a large bowl.
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Moisten your hands with oil, shape the dough into a ball and place into the bowl.
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Cover with a clean towel and leave to rise for 2 hours in a warm place.
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Refrigerate overnight, the next day the dough will be hard and easier to manage.
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Cut the dough into quarters, and shape three pieces into balls.
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Place on a lined baking tray.
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With the remaining quarter, make 3 small balls to form the top of each bun. Then make 9 little strips to form the 'bones.'
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Brush the buns with a little water and stick 3 'bones' on each one, from top to bottom, and place a small ball on top.
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Cover with a clean towel and leave to rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 180C.
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Brush the buns with beaten egg.
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Sprinkle with sugar. (This step may be left until after cooking.)
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Sugar may be tinted with red food coloring (optional) which means the buns are for adults, or left white which means they are for children.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until base sounds hollow when knocked. If they appear to turn brown too quickly, wrap with aluminum foil.
