Cowboy Bundles

Directions

1. 1
   For the dough, in your KitchenAid bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add the milk, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt and 3-1/2 cups flour; knead using your dough hook.
3. 3
   Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough, kneading until smooth and pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
4. 4
   Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
6. 6
   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
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   In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
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   Add bacon and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
10. 10
    Remove from the heat and stir in BBQ/ketchup mixture (I added a bit more than directed, until I liked the consistency).
11. 11
    Punch dough down.
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    Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into fourths.
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    Roll each portion into an 12-inch x 8-inch rectangle; cut each into 6 squares.
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    Place 1/4 cup meat mixture in the center of each square.
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    Bring corners together in the center and pinch to seal.
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    Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
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    Bake at 400 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned.
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    Brush with butter.
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    Serve warm with ketchup and BBQ sauce if desired.