Bacon Cheeseburger Buns

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
• 2/3 cup milk, warm (110 to 115 degrees)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1/2 - 5 cups all-purpose flour
• FILLING
• 1 lb sliced bacon, diced
• 2 lbs beef, ground
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb process cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
• 3 -4 tablespoons butter, melted
• ketchup (optional) or barbecue sauce (optional)

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt and 3-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add bacon and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into fourths. Roll each portion into an 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle; cut each into six squares. Place 1/4 cup meat mixture in the center of each square. Bring corners together in the center and pinch to seal.
5. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400u0b0 for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with butter. Serve warm with ketchup if desired.

active dry yeast, warm water, milk, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt, flour, filling, bacon, beef, onion, salt, pepper, process cheese, butter, ketchup

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-cheeseburger-buns-535038 (may not work)