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Taco Sandwich Buns

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Servings 16 Sandwiches

Ingredients
  

Buns:

  • 2 pkgs. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 1/2-4 cups flour

Filling:

  • 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 recipe Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 8 thin slices cheddar cheese quartered

Instructions
 

For the Buns:

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
  • Add milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth.
  • Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  • Turn on a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turn once to grease top.
  • Cover and let rise in a war place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

For the Filling:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until browned.
  • Add taco seasoning and a Tbsp. of water.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Remove from heat.

To Assemble:

  • Punch dough down, divide into 16 pieces.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece out into a 5 in. circle.
  • Top with 2 pieces of cheese and 3 Tbsp. taco mixture.
  • Bring dough ver filling to center; pinch edges to seal.
  • Place seam side down on greased baking sheet.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes.