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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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My Italian neighbor has passed along many mouthwatering recipes, including this one. The soft, tender buns are easy to pull apart. Ingredients:
2-1/2 to 3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup 2% milk |
1/2 cup water |
2 tablespoons shortening |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
1 tablespoon sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water and shortening to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide into 12 pieces. Shape each into a bun. Combine paprika and garlic powder. Dip each bun in melted butter, then in paprika mixture.
3. Place six buns in a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans; sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds. Top with remaining buns and sesame seeds. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 loaf (12 buns).
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