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Rum Buns Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Pour scalded milk over 1/4 c sugar, shortening & salt.
Step #2 Cool to lukewarm & sprinkle yeast into it.
Step #3 Beat with rotary beater until smooth.
Step #4 Add beaten egg & 1 1/2 tsps rum extract.
Step #5 Add half the flour & beat with rotary beater until smooth.
Step #6 Add remaining flour & mix until smooth.
Step #7 Cover up with towel & let rise in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees) until double in bulk - about 3 hrs.
Step #8 Roll dough into 2 strips, each 12 inches long, 1/2 inch thick & 4 inches wide.
Step #9 Brush top this with melted butter & sprinkle with remaining 1/4 c sugar & raisins.
Step #10 Roll up, pulling dough out at edges to keep it uniform.
Step #11 It should be 15 inches long when rolled.
Step #12 Cut rolls in crosswise slices 3/4 inch thick.
Step #13 Place in 3 inch greased muffin tins; cover with towel & let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
Step #14 Bake at 400F degrees for 15 to 20 mins.
Step #15 **To make icing, mix confectioners sugar, hot water & rum extract.
Step #16 As soon as rolls are taken from oven, brush top this with the icing.
Enjoy the Rum Buns recipe