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Ingredients
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4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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½ cup warm water
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2 cups warm milk
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6 tablespoons vegetable shortening
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2 eggs
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6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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½ cup baking soda
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4 cups water
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¼ cup melted butter
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sea salt
Directions
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Sprinkle the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar over 1/2 cup of warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
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Add milk, shortening, eggs, oil, 3 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Blend with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Mix in remaining 3 cups of flour by hand, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. The dough will be sticky.
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Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Uncover the dough and punch it down.
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Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Pull off baseball size portions of dough and roll into "snakes" about 6 inches long. Roll each "snake" into a spiral to give the tops some texture. Set each formed bun aside.
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Mix the baking soda and 4 cups hot water in a bowl. The baking soda does not need to dissolve completely. Dip each bun in the baking soda solution before placing on a baking sheet. Brush each bun with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake in the preheated oven until brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack or brown paper bag.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
382 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
55g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 382 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
Sodium 2866mg | 125% |
Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 10g | 19% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 66mg | 5% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 171mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.