HOUSE OF LITHUANIA
Lasineciai - Bacon Buns
(Yields:12 buns)
Ingredients For The Dough
3-3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 envelope fast rising yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 large egg
1 egg beaten with
1 tablespoon water
Ingredients For The Filing
1/2 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3/4 cup chopped onions
Directions For Bacon Filing:
In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain on paper towels; discard drippings from skillet.
In same skillet, cook onion, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in bacon.
Directions For Dough
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, un-dissolved yeast, and salt.
Heat water, milk, sour cream, and butter until very warm (120° to 130°F).
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
Add 1 egg and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Knead on lightly greased surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; flatten to 3-inch rounds.
Place one rounded tablespoon Bacon Filling on center of each.
Bring edges of dough up to enclose filling; pinch to seal.
Dampen edges with lightly beaten egg white and seal with well floured fingers for a good seal.
Place, pinched sides down, on greased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Brush surface of each roll with egg mixture.
Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
Remove from sheet; serve warm.
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