Rum Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter or shortening
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (about 100~)
1/2 tsp. sugar
6 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1 egg
1 Tbsp. rum extract
1/2 c. chopped raisins (optional)

Preparation

Scald milk and pour into mixing bowl.
Add 1/2 cup sugar, butter and salt.
Mix until butter melts. In a separate bowl, sprinkle the dry yeast into the 1/2 cup warm water.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and swirl to moisten each granule.
Let rest and proof for 5 minutes.