Ham Bundles

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 cups cubed fully cooked ham, coarsely ground
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, optional
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add ham and mix well; set aside.
4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle into eight squares. Place a tablespoonful of ham mixture in the center of each square. Add bacon, olives and/or cheese if desired. Fold up corners to center of dough; seal edges.
5. Place 2 in. apart on greased
6. . Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
7. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Bake at 350u0b0 for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and filling is heated through. Refrigerate leftovers.

active dry yeast, warm water, milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt, flour, onion, butter, bacon, olives, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ham-bundles/ (may not work)