Breakfast? Dessert? Sweet Easter dinner roll? This balanced bun checks all the boxes
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
For the icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons milk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
FOR THE BUNS:
1. Combine raisins and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl; cover and microwave until steaming, about 1 minute. Let sit until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain raisins and discard liquid.
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