CHEESEBURGER BUNS
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 pkgs (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3-1/2 to 4 cups flour
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 8 slices American Cheese, quartered
DIRECTIONS
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt, and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
- Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in tomato sauce.
- Remove from heat; set aside.
- Punch dough down; divide into 16 pieces.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out and stretch each piece into a 5 inch circle.
- Top each circle with two pieces of cheese and about 3 Tablespoons beef mixture.
- Bring dough over filling to center; pinch edges to seal.
- Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes.
- Bake at 400 for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve war. refrigerate leftovers.