Authentic Hungarian Christmas Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. quick acting yeast
1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
1/4 c. powdered sugar

Preparation

Mix 1/2 flour, sugar, salt and yeast in bowl.
Heat milk in heavy saucepan until warm.
Mix with remaining flour, adding more, if needed, to form smooth ball.
Turn onto floured board and knead 5 minutes.
Allow to rest in an oiled bowl, covered, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
When dough doubles, turn onto clean buttered counter.
Add raisins, nuts, coconut, vanilla and almond extract. Using a chopper or a chef's knife, chop into bits and coarse chunks.
Put a handful in greased muffin pan (until cup is 1/2 full).
Allow to rest and rise 1 hour.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350\u00b0 until golden.
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar while warm.