Poppy Bows

Directions

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   {"0":"In a large bowl, and electric mixer fitted with a dough hook or a food","1":"processor, sprinkle the yeast over the water, stir and let stand for 5","2":"minutes. Stir until dissolved.","4":"Add 4 cups of flour, the sugar, salt, butter and buttermilk to the","5":"yeast mixture and mix thoroughly.","7":"On a lightly floured board or in the mixer or food processor, knead","8":"the dough until smooth and elastic - about 4 minutes by hand, 2 minutes in","9":"the mixer or 30 seconds in the processor. Add more flour as needed to keep","10":"the dough from sticking. (This is more malleable and softer than a bread","11":"dough.)","13":"Transfer the dough to a large, lightly greased bowl, turn to coat","14":"with the grease and cover with a clean dry towel. Let rise in a warm,","15":"draft-free spot until doubled in bulk - about 1 hour.","17":"Punch the dough down and knead it on a lightly floured surface for 2","18":"minutes. Roll the dough out to a 24x6x1\/2 inch rectangle, then cut into","19":"6x1x1 1\/2 inch strips. Gently tie each strip into a bowknot by slipping","20":"one end over, under, and then back over the other.","22":"Lay the rolls 2 inches apart on a lightly oiled baking sheet; cover","23":"with a clean, dry towel. Place in a warm, draft-free spot until the rolls","24":"have doubled in bulk - about 25 minutes.","26":"Heat the oven to 375 degrees.","28":"Brush the tops of the rolls with egg white and sprinkle with poppy","29":"seeds.","31":"Bake on the middle shelf of the oven until golden brown and a","32":"toothpick inserted in the knot comes out clean - 20 to 25 minutes.","33":"Cool on the baking sheet, then serve."}