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Prep Time: 55 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Whenever I serve ham, I can't wait for the leftovers so I can make these ham buns. I like to serve them with homemade bean or split pea soup. My husband warms them up for breakfast, too. âChris Sendelbach, Henry, Illinois Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°) |
1/2 cup shortening |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
4-1/2 to 4-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
filling: |
1 large onion, finely chopped |
5 tablespoons butter, divided |
4 cups cubed fully cooked ham, coarsely ground |
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional |
1/4 to 1/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, optional |
1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add ham and mix well; set aside.
4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle into eight squares. Place a tablespoonful of ham mixture in the center of each square. Add bacon, olives and/or cheese if desired. Fold up corners to center of dough; seal edges.
5. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
6. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and filling is heated through. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2 dozen.
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