Lithuanian Bacon Buns
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Serves/Makes: 60 | Ready In: 2-5 hrs
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound bacon, finely minced
1 large onion, finely minced
2 cups milk
1/2 pound butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package fresh or granulated yeast
5 eggs, slightly beaten
6 cups all-purpose flour
Directions:
Put minced bacon and onion in skillet; cover with water. Cover pan; simmer until water evaporates. Put complete mixture into a loaf pan and cool in refrigerator.
Heat milk and butter; add sugar and salt. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of this lukewarm liquid. Add eggs to remain- dissolved yeast mix. Stir in sifted flour; beat vigorously. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled (2 hours). Punch down; cover and let rise again.
Cut dough into four sections. Roll each section on lightly floured board until 3/8-inch thick. Cut circles with cookie cutter.
Put a teaspoon of cooled bacon mixture in center of each; fold sides over. Put seam side down on lightly greased cookie sheet; let rise again until doubled.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly tanned; brush with mix of egg yolk and 2 teaspoons water. Continue baking until golden brown, 10 minutes.
Serve hot or reheat.
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Recipe ID: 85469
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