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Golden Raisin Buns

2 cups hot water, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
ICING:
1 tablespoon butter
4 to 5 teaspoons half-and-half cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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In a small bowl, pour 1 cup of water over raisins; let stand for 5
minutes. Drain; set raisins aside. In a large saucepan, bring butter,
sugar, salt and remaining water to a boil. Add flour all at once;
stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; beat by hand
for 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Beat until mixture is well blended, about 3 minutes. Stir
in the raisins. Drop by tablespoons 2-in. apart onto greased baking
sheets. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer to a wire rack. For icing, melt the butter in a small
saucepan; stir in the cream. Remove from the heat; add sugar, lemon
juice and vanilla. Spread on buns while still warm. Serve warm if

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Golden Raisin Buns

desired.

Yield: 20 servings.

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