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Place warm water in large warm bowl.
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Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved.
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Add warm milk, butter, sugar, salt, and 2 cups all-purpose flour; blend well.
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Stir in 2 eggs, whole wheat flour, and enough remaining all-purpose flour to make stiff batter.
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Grease top; cover tightly with plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
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Remove from refrigerator.
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Punch dough down.
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Remove dough to lightly floured surface.
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Divide dough into 4 equal portions; set aside 2 portions.
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Shape 1 portion into ball for body.
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Place on large greased baking sheet; flatten slightly.
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Divide 1 portion in half; break off 3/4-inch piece, and shape into ball for nose.
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Shape remaining piece into ball for head.
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Attach head to body; pinch to seal.
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Attach nose to head; pinch to seal.
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Divide remaining half of portion into 6 equal pieces.
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Shape into balls, and attach to body and head to form paws and ears; pinch to seal.
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Press date pieces or raisins into dough for eyes and buttons.
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Repeat with remaining portions.
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Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 40 to 60 minutes.
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Beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over dough.
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Redefine shapes, if necessary.
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Bake at 350oF for 25 minutes or until golden.
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Remove from sheets; let cool on wire racks.
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You may tie a ribbon on if you like!
