Cooking Times

40 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
70 min
Total Time

Ingredients (11 items)

4.00 cups All-purpose flour
2.00 packets Active dry yeast
1.50 cups Whole milk
warm
0.50 cup Butter
softened
0.50 cup Sugar
2.00 Eggs
1.00 tsp Salt
2.00 tsp Vanilla extract
1.00 tbsp Orange zest
0.50 cup Raisins
for decoration
0.25 cup Pearl sugar

Instructions (8 steps)

1
Dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tbsp sugar. Proof 10 minutes.
10 minutes
2
Mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt in large bowl.
3
Add yeast mixture, eggs, butter, vanilla, and orange zest. Knead 10 minutes.
10 minutes
4
Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 90 minutes.
90 minutes
5
Punch down. Shape into oval body with small ball on top for head.
6
Place on baking sheet. Press raisins for eyes and buttons.
7
Let rise 45 minutes. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle pearl sugar.
45 minutes
8
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.
30 minutes