Name of product: Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle
Helmets
Units: About 494,000
Importer/Retailer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturer: UNA International Limited, of China.
Distributor: Dynacraft BSC Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Hazard: Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for
bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes Target's "Back Trails Jr." brand
toddler, youth and child bicycle helmets sold in various colors. They
were manufactured after January 1, 2004. Helmet model numbers: 89888 or
88003 (toddler), 89951 or 88001 (girl's 8-vent youth), 89952 or 88002
(boy's 8-vent youth), or 89917 (14-vent child's) appear on a white label
inside the helmets, along with date of manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) and the
words "Made in China." Target product identification numbers: 082-01-0520
(toddler), 082-01-0149 (girl's 8-vent youth), 082-01-0189 (boy's 8-vent
youth), and 082-01-0334 (14-vent child's) and the brand name "back trails
jr.," appear on the product packaging.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for
about $13.
Remedy: Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return
them to the nearest Target Store for a gift card in the amount of a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at http://www.target.com/.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Saturday, April 2, 2005
Checklist for Directors Writing a Staff Newsletter
Solicit volunteers for various center duties and projects. (i.e. The front bulletin board needs to be redone, or the supply closet needs to be reorganized, or the sandbox needs to be sanitized.)
STAFF BIRTHDAYS
Discuss any potluck events for staff. If dishes have been assigned, state who is bringing what. If there are still things that staff need to bring, state where sign up sheet is located.
Remind staff about vacation dates, when they are due, what the procedure is (as far as seniority, etc.)
Announce any staff meetings or inservice training events, whether they are mandatory, where it will be held, what the topic will be and what staff should bring.
Let staff know what you expect as far as classroom parties for upcoming holidays. (i.e. low sugar, costumes or not, enlist parent help, keep sugar to a minimum, etc).
Announce when this months supply lists will be due. (Generally the 3rd Friday so I can have it all done and distributed by the 1st of the month.)
Announce the contest of the month and the prize. (i.e. Perfect Attendance for the month wins a gift certificate to a teacher store, Best door decoration wins dinner for 2 at the Olive Garden....).
Announce any special guests to the center or to specific classrooms (i.e. Firemen, clown, etc.).
Let staff know if any surveys or questionnaires are due, and where they need to be turned in.
Remind staff of any upcoming days when the center will be closed, and tell them to remind the parents as well.
List how many hours of training each staff member has completed- give a special notation to the person with the most hours.
Inform staff of room/staff changes. Solicit their cooperation and enthusiasm for the change.
Talk a little about NAEYC accreditation in every letter. List some criteria, and give some suggestions on how we can start to move toward better child care.
Remind staff about things that must be posted in rooms (i.e. fire evacuation, cot charts, lesson plans, daily schedules....)
Attach any relevant articles and describe why they should be read, and in what way they can be used by the staff.
STAFF BIRTHDAYS
Discuss any potluck events for staff. If dishes have been assigned, state who is bringing what. If there are still things that staff need to bring, state where sign up sheet is located.
Remind staff about vacation dates, when they are due, what the procedure is (as far as seniority, etc.)
Announce any staff meetings or inservice training events, whether they are mandatory, where it will be held, what the topic will be and what staff should bring.
Let staff know what you expect as far as classroom parties for upcoming holidays. (i.e. low sugar, costumes or not, enlist parent help, keep sugar to a minimum, etc).
Announce when this months supply lists will be due. (Generally the 3rd Friday so I can have it all done and distributed by the 1st of the month.)
Announce the contest of the month and the prize. (i.e. Perfect Attendance for the month wins a gift certificate to a teacher store, Best door decoration wins dinner for 2 at the Olive Garden....).
Announce any special guests to the center or to specific classrooms (i.e. Firemen, clown, etc.).
Let staff know if any surveys or questionnaires are due, and where they need to be turned in.
Remind staff of any upcoming days when the center will be closed, and tell them to remind the parents as well.
List how many hours of training each staff member has completed- give a special notation to the person with the most hours.
Inform staff of room/staff changes. Solicit their cooperation and enthusiasm for the change.
Talk a little about NAEYC accreditation in every letter. List some criteria, and give some suggestions on how we can start to move toward better child care.
Remind staff about things that must be posted in rooms (i.e. fire evacuation, cot charts, lesson plans, daily schedules....)
Attach any relevant articles and describe why they should be read, and in what way they can be used by the staff.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Sample Menus
Here are some sample menus for family child care providers, parents and others who need a menu plan.
Menu #1
Monday
Breakfast- Pancakes, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch- Hamburgers, French Fries, Pineapple, Milk
PM Snack- Oatmeal Cookies, Fruit Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- English Muffins, Plums, Milk
Lunch- Corn Dogs, Carrots, Pork and Beans, Applesauce, Milk
PM Snack- Tortillas/Cream Cheese, Fruit Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Blueberry Muffins, Milk
Lunch- BBQ Beef Sandwiches, Tater Tots, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Orange Slices, Wheat Crackers, Water
Thursday
Breakfast- Waffles, Pears, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Peaches, Rolls, Milk
PM Snack- Vanilla Pudding, Vanilla Wafers, Fruit Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Cheerios, Bananas, Milk
Lunch- Pizza, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Milk
PM Snack- Fruited Jello, Graham Crackers, Water
Menu #2
Monday
Breakfast- Life Cereal, Cinnamon Apples, Milk
Lunch- Fish Sticks, Parmesan Noodles, Oranges, Green Beans, Milk
PM Snack- Animal Crackers, Plums, Water
Tuesday
Breakfast- Strawberry Muffins, Strawberries, Milk
Lunch- Lasagna, Applesauce, Corn, Milk
PM Snack- Pimento Cheese Sandwiches, Apple-Grape Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Bagels, Cream Cheese/Jam, Milk
Lunch- Red Beans and Rice, Sausage, Pears, Carrots, Milk
PM Snack- Oatmeal Cookies, Apple Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Cheerios, Bananas, Milk
Lunch- Grill Cheese, Ham, Peaches, French Fries, Milk
PM Snack- Ritz Crackers, Mango Chunks, Orange-Pineapple Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Waffles, Raspberries, Milk
Lunch- Tuna Salad Sandwich, Pineapple, Peas, Milk
PM Snack- Caramel Rice Cakes, Mixed Fruit, Water
Menu #3
Monday
Breakfast- Cinnamon Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch- Fish Sticks, Peaches, Corn, Pasta, Milk
PM Snack- Animal Crackers, Pudding, Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- English Muffins, Fresh Blueberry Spread, Milk
Lunch- Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Milk
PM Snack- Oranges, Vanilla Wafers, Water
Wednesday
Breakfast- Rice Crispies, Pears, Milk
Lunch- Pizza, Plums, Green Beans, Milk
PM Snack- Ritz Crackers, Cheese, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Bagels, Apple Jam, Cream Cheese, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Nuggets, Peaches, Corn, Pasta, Milk
PM Snack- Corn Muffins, Celery Sticks, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Blueberry Muffins, Milk
Lunch- Grilled Cheese, Vegetable Soup, Pineapple, Milk
PM Snack- Cream Cheese Tortillas, Juice
Menu #4
Monday
Breakfast- Kix Cereal, Kiwi Slices, Milk
Lunch- Ham Sandwiches, Broccoli and Cheese, Watermelon, Milk
PM Snack- Fruit Bars, Fruit Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- French Toast, Raspberries, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Quesadillas, Bananas, Corn, Milk
PM Snack- Cheez-its, Fruit Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Oatmeal, Strawberries, Milk
Lunch- Fish Sticks, Green Beans, Parmesan Noodles, Applesauce, Milk
PM Snack- Gingerbread Cookies, Fruit Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Strawberry Muffins, Milk
Lunch- Grill Cheese Sandwiches, Canteloupe, Peas, Milk
PM Snack- Graham Crackers, Mixed Fruit, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Caramel Rolls, Apples, Milk
Lunch- Beef Stoganoff, Carrots, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Cream Cheese Crackers, Fruit Juice
Menu #5
Monday
Breakfast- Orange Rolls, Oranges, Milk
Lunch- Macaroni and Cheese w/ Ham Bits, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple, Milk
PM Snack- Oatmeal Cookies, Apples, Fruit Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- Cheese Hash Browns, Milk
Lunch- Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, Peaches, Black Eyed Peas, Milk
PM Snack- Breadsticks, Nectarines, Fruit Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Corn Flakes, Bananas, Milk
Lunch- Parmesan Chicken Fingers, Rice, Oranges, Sweet Potatoes, Milk
PM Snack- Trail Mix, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Malt-O-Meal, Pears, Milk
Lunch- Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Applesauce, Milk
PM Snack- String cheese, Crackers, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Peanut Butter Toast
Lunch- Beans and Ham, Cornbread, Fruited Jello, Milk
PM Snack- Brownies, Applesauce, Juice
Menu #6
Monday
Breakfast- Sausage Biscuit, Milk
Lunch- Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Rice Pudding, Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Milk
Lunch- Italian Rice and Chicken, Applesauce, Broccoli, Milk
PM Snack- Rice Cakes, Nectarines, Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Oatmeal, Blueberries, Milk
Lunch- Tuna Casserole with Peas and Carrots, Milk
PM Snack- Peanut Butter Cookies, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Apple Cinnamon Rolls, Milk
Lunch- Burritos, Corn, Potatoes, Milk
PM Snack- Chewy Granola Bars, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Breakfast Casserole, Milk
Lunch- Spaghetti, Watermelon, Spinach, Milk
PM Snack- Pretzels, Cheese Sauce, Juice
Menu #7
Monday
Breakfast- Pancakes, Peach Spread, Milk
Lunch- Hamburgers, Apricots, French Fries, Milk
PM Snack- Rice Crispies Treats, Fruit Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- Apple Muffins, Milk
Lunch- SOS, Bananas, Spinach, Milk
PM Snack- Chocolate Grahams, Butterscotch pudding, Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Raisin Bran, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Pot Pie, Peaches, Milk
PM Snack- Fruited Jello, Crackers, Milk
Thursday
Breakfast- Cheese Toast, Juice
Lunch- Scalloped Potatoes, Ham, Canteloupe, Milk
PM Snack- Goldfish Crackers, Carrot Sticks, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Malt-O-Meal, Mango, Milk
Lunch- Meatloaf, Kiwi, Carrots, Milk
PM Snack- Animal Carckers, Watermelon, Juice
Menu #8
Monday
Breakfast- Banana Muffins, Milk
Lunch- Sausage and Egg Noodles, Broccoli, Mixed Fruit
PM Snack- Chocolate Applesauce Brownies, Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- French Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch- BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Peaches, Milk
PM Snack- Breadsticks, Celery Sticks, Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Waffles, Peach Jam, Milk
Lunch- Meatloaf, Carrots, Canteloupe, Milk
PM Snack- Muddy Buddies, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Chex, Plums, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Quesadillas, Corn, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Crackers and Cheese, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Sausage and Eggs, Milk
Lunch- Macaroni and Cheese, Ham, Tropical Mixed Fruit, Peas, Milk
PM Snack- Potato Wedges, Fruit Juice
Menu #9
Monday
Breakfast- Rice Crispies, Plums, Milk
Lunch- Fish Sticks, Tropical Mixed Fruit, Mixed Vegetables, Milk
PM Snack- Corn Muffins, Carrot Sticks, Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- Breakfast Casserole, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Stroganoff, Sweet Potatoes, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Mozerella Grilled Cheese, Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Peanut Butter Toast, Milk
Lunch- Beef Stew, Peaches, Bread, Milk
PM Snack- Graham Crackers, Banana Pudding, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Cheese and Egg Tortillas, Juice
Lunch- Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Kiwi, Milk
PM Snack- Oatmeal Cookies, Pears, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Cheerios, Apples, Milk
Lunch- Chili, Corn, Oranges, Bread, Milk
PM Snack- Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, Juice
Menu #1
Monday
Breakfast- Pancakes, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch- Hamburgers, French Fries, Pineapple, Milk
PM Snack- Oatmeal Cookies, Fruit Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- English Muffins, Plums, Milk
Lunch- Corn Dogs, Carrots, Pork and Beans, Applesauce, Milk
PM Snack- Tortillas/Cream Cheese, Fruit Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Blueberry Muffins, Milk
Lunch- BBQ Beef Sandwiches, Tater Tots, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Orange Slices, Wheat Crackers, Water
Thursday
Breakfast- Waffles, Pears, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Peaches, Rolls, Milk
PM Snack- Vanilla Pudding, Vanilla Wafers, Fruit Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Cheerios, Bananas, Milk
Lunch- Pizza, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Milk
PM Snack- Fruited Jello, Graham Crackers, Water
Menu #2
Monday
Breakfast- Life Cereal, Cinnamon Apples, Milk
Lunch- Fish Sticks, Parmesan Noodles, Oranges, Green Beans, Milk
PM Snack- Animal Crackers, Plums, Water
Tuesday
Breakfast- Strawberry Muffins, Strawberries, Milk
Lunch- Lasagna, Applesauce, Corn, Milk
PM Snack- Pimento Cheese Sandwiches, Apple-Grape Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Bagels, Cream Cheese/Jam, Milk
Lunch- Red Beans and Rice, Sausage, Pears, Carrots, Milk
PM Snack- Oatmeal Cookies, Apple Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Cheerios, Bananas, Milk
Lunch- Grill Cheese, Ham, Peaches, French Fries, Milk
PM Snack- Ritz Crackers, Mango Chunks, Orange-Pineapple Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Waffles, Raspberries, Milk
Lunch- Tuna Salad Sandwich, Pineapple, Peas, Milk
PM Snack- Caramel Rice Cakes, Mixed Fruit, Water
Menu #3
Monday
Breakfast- Cinnamon Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch- Fish Sticks, Peaches, Corn, Pasta, Milk
PM Snack- Animal Crackers, Pudding, Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- English Muffins, Fresh Blueberry Spread, Milk
Lunch- Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Milk
PM Snack- Oranges, Vanilla Wafers, Water
Wednesday
Breakfast- Rice Crispies, Pears, Milk
Lunch- Pizza, Plums, Green Beans, Milk
PM Snack- Ritz Crackers, Cheese, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Bagels, Apple Jam, Cream Cheese, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Nuggets, Peaches, Corn, Pasta, Milk
PM Snack- Corn Muffins, Celery Sticks, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Blueberry Muffins, Milk
Lunch- Grilled Cheese, Vegetable Soup, Pineapple, Milk
PM Snack- Cream Cheese Tortillas, Juice
Menu #4
Monday
Breakfast- Kix Cereal, Kiwi Slices, Milk
Lunch- Ham Sandwiches, Broccoli and Cheese, Watermelon, Milk
PM Snack- Fruit Bars, Fruit Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- French Toast, Raspberries, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Quesadillas, Bananas, Corn, Milk
PM Snack- Cheez-its, Fruit Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Oatmeal, Strawberries, Milk
Lunch- Fish Sticks, Green Beans, Parmesan Noodles, Applesauce, Milk
PM Snack- Gingerbread Cookies, Fruit Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Strawberry Muffins, Milk
Lunch- Grill Cheese Sandwiches, Canteloupe, Peas, Milk
PM Snack- Graham Crackers, Mixed Fruit, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Caramel Rolls, Apples, Milk
Lunch- Beef Stoganoff, Carrots, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Cream Cheese Crackers, Fruit Juice
Menu #5
Monday
Breakfast- Orange Rolls, Oranges, Milk
Lunch- Macaroni and Cheese w/ Ham Bits, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple, Milk
PM Snack- Oatmeal Cookies, Apples, Fruit Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- Cheese Hash Browns, Milk
Lunch- Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, Peaches, Black Eyed Peas, Milk
PM Snack- Breadsticks, Nectarines, Fruit Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Corn Flakes, Bananas, Milk
Lunch- Parmesan Chicken Fingers, Rice, Oranges, Sweet Potatoes, Milk
PM Snack- Trail Mix, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Malt-O-Meal, Pears, Milk
Lunch- Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Applesauce, Milk
PM Snack- String cheese, Crackers, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Peanut Butter Toast
Lunch- Beans and Ham, Cornbread, Fruited Jello, Milk
PM Snack- Brownies, Applesauce, Juice
Menu #6
Monday
Breakfast- Sausage Biscuit, Milk
Lunch- Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Rice Pudding, Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Milk
Lunch- Italian Rice and Chicken, Applesauce, Broccoli, Milk
PM Snack- Rice Cakes, Nectarines, Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Oatmeal, Blueberries, Milk
Lunch- Tuna Casserole with Peas and Carrots, Milk
PM Snack- Peanut Butter Cookies, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Apple Cinnamon Rolls, Milk
Lunch- Burritos, Corn, Potatoes, Milk
PM Snack- Chewy Granola Bars, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Breakfast Casserole, Milk
Lunch- Spaghetti, Watermelon, Spinach, Milk
PM Snack- Pretzels, Cheese Sauce, Juice
Menu #7
Monday
Breakfast- Pancakes, Peach Spread, Milk
Lunch- Hamburgers, Apricots, French Fries, Milk
PM Snack- Rice Crispies Treats, Fruit Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- Apple Muffins, Milk
Lunch- SOS, Bananas, Spinach, Milk
PM Snack- Chocolate Grahams, Butterscotch pudding, Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Raisin Bran, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Pot Pie, Peaches, Milk
PM Snack- Fruited Jello, Crackers, Milk
Thursday
Breakfast- Cheese Toast, Juice
Lunch- Scalloped Potatoes, Ham, Canteloupe, Milk
PM Snack- Goldfish Crackers, Carrot Sticks, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Malt-O-Meal, Mango, Milk
Lunch- Meatloaf, Kiwi, Carrots, Milk
PM Snack- Animal Carckers, Watermelon, Juice
Menu #8
Monday
Breakfast- Banana Muffins, Milk
Lunch- Sausage and Egg Noodles, Broccoli, Mixed Fruit
PM Snack- Chocolate Applesauce Brownies, Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- French Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch- BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Peaches, Milk
PM Snack- Breadsticks, Celery Sticks, Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Waffles, Peach Jam, Milk
Lunch- Meatloaf, Carrots, Canteloupe, Milk
PM Snack- Muddy Buddies, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Chex, Plums, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Quesadillas, Corn, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Crackers and Cheese, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Sausage and Eggs, Milk
Lunch- Macaroni and Cheese, Ham, Tropical Mixed Fruit, Peas, Milk
PM Snack- Potato Wedges, Fruit Juice
Menu #9
Monday
Breakfast- Rice Crispies, Plums, Milk
Lunch- Fish Sticks, Tropical Mixed Fruit, Mixed Vegetables, Milk
PM Snack- Corn Muffins, Carrot Sticks, Juice
Tuesday
Breakfast- Breakfast Casserole, Milk
Lunch- Chicken Stroganoff, Sweet Potatoes, Pears, Milk
PM Snack- Mozerella Grilled Cheese, Juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- Peanut Butter Toast, Milk
Lunch- Beef Stew, Peaches, Bread, Milk
PM Snack- Graham Crackers, Banana Pudding, Juice
Thursday
Breakfast- Cheese and Egg Tortillas, Juice
Lunch- Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Kiwi, Milk
PM Snack- Oatmeal Cookies, Pears, Juice
Friday
Breakfast- Cheerios, Apples, Milk
Lunch- Chili, Corn, Oranges, Bread, Milk
PM Snack- Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, Juice
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Zwieback Toast Recipe
If you have babies who are good with solids, you might want to try this recipe for zwieback toast. It also makes a great toddler snack.
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup very warm water
1 cup milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkle dry yeast into water. Let stand for a few minutes, then stir until dissolved.
Scald milk and cool to lukewarm. Add milk and 2 cups of the flour to yeast. Beat thoroughly.
Stand in warm place for about 1 hour, or until mixture is light and bubbly.
Beat in remaining ingredients except remaining flour, only adding more if necessary, to make a medium-stiff dough, and reserving the rest for flouring hands and board.
Stand in a warm place and let rise until doubled in bulk.
Punch down and turn out on lightly floured board. Knead for about 5 minutes.
Shape dough into 2-1/2 " round buns.
Place buns on greased cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart. Allow to rise again in warm place until doubled in bulk.
Bake in preheated 400F oven for 10 minutes.
Lower heat to 350F and bake for 15 minutes longer.
Cool buns. Slice into 3/4 inch slices.
Return to 300F oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the slices are lightly browned on both sides.
Makes about 2 dozen.
[Ed. note regarding comment: You're right. Thanks. The recipe that I used called for it because there was some kind of icing. But I made this when my child was a baby and icing was definitely not appropriate, so I always just ignored it. I changed the recipe it to reflect that. I guess if someone wanted to put some icing on it for an older child you could mix some up with lemon juice and powdered sugar, but I think it would kind of make it gross. :) I used to eat the extras myself with tuna salad, anyway. Not compatible with sugary lemon stuff.]
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup very warm water
1 cup milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkle dry yeast into water. Let stand for a few minutes, then stir until dissolved.
Scald milk and cool to lukewarm. Add milk and 2 cups of the flour to yeast. Beat thoroughly.
Stand in warm place for about 1 hour, or until mixture is light and bubbly.
Beat in remaining ingredients except remaining flour, only adding more if necessary, to make a medium-stiff dough, and reserving the rest for flouring hands and board.
Stand in a warm place and let rise until doubled in bulk.
Punch down and turn out on lightly floured board. Knead for about 5 minutes.
Shape dough into 2-1/2 " round buns.
Place buns on greased cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart. Allow to rise again in warm place until doubled in bulk.
Bake in preheated 400F oven for 10 minutes.
Lower heat to 350F and bake for 15 minutes longer.
Cool buns. Slice into 3/4 inch slices.
Return to 300F oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the slices are lightly browned on both sides.
Makes about 2 dozen.
[Ed. note regarding comment: You're right. Thanks. The recipe that I used called for it because there was some kind of icing. But I made this when my child was a baby and icing was definitely not appropriate, so I always just ignored it. I changed the recipe it to reflect that. I guess if someone wanted to put some icing on it for an older child you could mix some up with lemon juice and powdered sugar, but I think it would kind of make it gross. :) I used to eat the extras myself with tuna salad, anyway. Not compatible with sugary lemon stuff.]
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