Ingredients

5 - 6 cups flours
1/4 - 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons yeast
1 teaspoon salt
Raisins
2 eggs, optional

Directions

Measure 4 cups flour into a large bowl. Mix warm water with yeast, sugar, and salt. Add butter, yeast mixture and eggs to flour; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour to make a smooth dough. Knead about 10 minutes; let rise until double in bulk.

To shape bears, divide dough into four equal pieces. Shape two portions into rounds for bodies. Divide third portion in half to form heads. Roll the fourth portion into a strip 14 inches long. Cut strip into 14 equal pieces to form ears, paws and nose.

Place shaped bears on lightly greased cookie sheet. Add raisins for eyes and belly button. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 10 servings.

Each serving contains 385 calories; 8 g fat; 296 mg sodium; 43 mg cholesterol.