Sweet Easter Buns

Ingredients:  

• 2 Cups All-purpose Flour Plus Extra For Kneading
• 1 Cup Sugar, Divided
• 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Rosemary, Divided
• Pinch of Salt
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
• 3 Ounces Warm Milk Plus 1/4 to 1/3 Cup Warm Water
• 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/3 Cup Vin Santo Wine (Or Other Sweet Wine)
• 2/3 Cup Raisins

Ingredients:  

• • 1 Egg
  • Coarse Sugar

Instructions:  

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk along with a tablespoon of sugar and stir.
2. Cover, and let proof for 1 to 2 hours.
3. Heat up the vin santo and place in a bowl with the raisins.
4. After 30 minutes, strain the raisins and discard the liquid.
5. Place 2 tablespoons of the rosemary in a small pot with the olive oil.

Notes: YIELD: 8 SERVING SIZE: 1/2 bun