Ila's Homemade Hot Dog Buns

• 12 cup warm water
• 1 14 ounces dry active yeast
• 1 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons cold butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 12 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 12 teaspoons salt

1. Place warm water in a large mixing bowl.
2. Sprinkle yeast over the water.
3. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Scald the milk and butter until the butter is melted, add yeast mixture, then add beaten egg.
5. Combine flour, sugar and salt.
6. Add 2 cups to the liquid mixture and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon.
7. Add remaining dry ingredients, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough come together.
8. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 5-8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
9. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
10. To make a dozen buns, divide dough into 12 equal pieces approx 3 oz each.
11. For larger buns divide dough into 6 pieces, using 6 oz of dough.
12. Roll each piece into a tight ball and roll the ball into a rope about 6-8 inches long.
13. Place the ropes of dough on a lined and lightly greased baking sheet.
14. Let rise in warm place for 30 minute.
15. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

water, active yeast, milk, cold butter, egg, flour, sugar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ilas-homemade-hot-dog-buns-217781 (may not work)