Glazed Bread Bows

• 3 to 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 package dry yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

1. Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
2. Combine milk and butter in a small saucepan; heat to 120u0b0 to 130u0b0, stirring well. Add to flour mixture. Add eggs and lemon extract; beat at medium speed of electric mixer 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
3. Shape dough into a ball. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u0b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
4. Punch dough down. Repeat rising procedure 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
5. Punch dough down. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; let rest 5 minutes. Roll dough into a 12-inch square. Cut into 4- x 1-inch strips. Twist ends of each strip in opposite directions. Slightly stretch each strip, and tie into a loose knot. Place on greased baking sheets.
6. Cover and repeat rising procedure 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 375u0b0 for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; mix well, and drizzle over bows.

flour, yeast, sugar, salt, milk, butter, eggs, lemon extract, powdered sugar, lemon juice

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/glazed-bread-bows (may not work)