Pepperoni Buns

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, combine 2 1/2 c. flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In sauce pan, heat water, milk and shortening about 125°.
2. 2
   Add to flour mixture and beat for 3 minutes by hand.
3. 3
   Use the rest of the flour to make a firm dough, knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Divide dough into 20 equal parts, shape into balls. Place on greased sheet pans.
5. 5
   Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until double.
6. 6
   Pull dough balls to 5 inch lengths.
7. 7
   Roll 2 sticks of pepperoni in each roll so they do not touch, place on pans. Cover and let rise until double.
8. 8
   Bake at 425° for about 18 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Makes about 20 buns.
10. 10
    In Memory of Blanch and Bob Herron.