Title: English Wigs
Categories: Bread British European
Yield: 24 Servings

2	tb	Yeast
1/2	c	Lukewarm water
1/2	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Margarine, melted
1 3/4	c	Warm milk
1		Egg, beaten
2	ts	Salt
1 1/2	ts	Nutmeg
1/8	ts	Cloves
1/8	ts	Mace
6	c	Flour
		Beaten egg for tops of buns
		Caraway seeds

Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 24 Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: 20 Cholesterol per serving: Marks:

*DIRECTIONS*

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Mix sugar, margarine, milk, beaten egg, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and mace. Add 3 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Gradually add enough flour to make soft dough (note that 6 to 7 cups of flour can be used). Turn out onto floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise till dough doubles in bulk. Punch down. Divide dough in half. Form 12 round buns and place on greased baking sheet. Repeat with other half of dough. Cut a deep cross on each bun with sharp knife. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with caraway seeds. Cover and let rise till doubled. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Note: Serve these caraway-topped buns with hot spiced cider on Christmas Eve, or with raspberry jam as a Christmas-morning breakfast treat.

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