Charlene's Recipe

Bacon onion buns

Category: Bread

Makes about 1 dozen buns

1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 eggs, beaten
3 1/2-4 cup all purpose flour
1 lb. bacon
1/4 lb. ham, finely chopped
1 cup chopped boiled potatoes
1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers

Heat milk, butter, sugar and salt until butter melts; cool slightly. Soften yeast in warm water; add to milk mixture with beaten eggs. Gradually add flour, mixing to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Grease a mixing bowl and place dough in it, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces; cook in a skillet until fat is rendered but not crisp. Lift out bacon and drain. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp fat; add onion and cook until tender. Combine onion, bacon, ham, potatoes, bell pepper and pepper; set aside.
Punch down dough; divide in half. Roll half of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut into 4-5 inch circles. Put bacon filling in center, brush edges with water. Fold in half and seal edges. Place in greased cookie sheet. Repeat until all dough and filling are used. Beat 1 egg yolk with 2 tsp water; brush on bun tops. Cut slits on top. Let rise in a warm place for 15-20 minutes
Bake in a 375 F oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.