Bacon Buns

These are great my wife got me hooked on these she's from the south side of Chicago and made me try them and all I can say is yum...

Makes about 2 1/2 dozen Lithuanian Bacon Buns - Lasineciai

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

·         3/4 pounds bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

·         1 medium onion, chopped finely

·         1 cup milk

·         1/4 pound (1 stick) butter

·         1/4 cup sugar

·         1/2 teaspoon salt

·         1 package active dry yeast

·         3 large eggs, slightly beaten

·         3 cups all-purpose flour

Preparation:

1.        In large skillet, place bacon and onion and barely cover with water. Cover the pan and let simmer until water has evaporated. Transfer entire contents of skillet (fat and all) to a container and refrigerate until cool. 

2.        Meanwhile, scald the milk and mix in butter, sugar and salt. Cool to 110 degrees. Dissolve yeast in this milk mixture. 

3.        Transfer to a large bowl or stand mixer. Add eggs and flour and beat vigorously with a Danish dough whisk, Batter Blender, wooden spoon or the paddle attachment of a mixer until smooth. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise until doubled. Punch down dough and let rise again. 

4.        Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut it in half and roll each section 3/8-inch thick. Cut circles of dough with a round cookie cutter. Place a tablespoon or so of cooled bacon mixture in center of dough circle. Fold edges over to completely cover the filling, and shaping into a ball. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with re-rolled scraps and other section of dough. 

5.        Heat oven to 375 degrees. Let rolls rise again, covered with greased plastic wrap. Bake 15-20 minutes. When rolls are lightly tan, brush them with 1 large egg yolk beaten with 2 teaspoons water. Return to oven and bake until golden brown. Serve hot, at room temperature or reheated in the oven.