Cheeseburger Buns

• 2 pkgs. (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 c. warm water
• 3/4 c. warm milk
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 1/2 to 4 c. all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/4 c. chopped onion
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 8 slices American cheese, quartered

1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt, and 2 c. flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes.
4. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. In a skillet, cook beef and onion until beef is no longer pink.
6. Set aside.
7. Stir tomato sauce and remove from head. Divide dough into 16 pieces on a lightly floured surface.
8. Roll out and stretch each piece.
9. Top each piece with cheese and 3 Tbsp. beef, bring dough over and seal.
10. Let rise and bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

pkgs, warm water, warm milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt, flour, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, american cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=73585 (may not work)