Oven 350 F Yields 2 dozen |
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1 ½ cups warm water
½ cup sugar 1 tsp salt ¼ cup shortening
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Mix ingredients in a large bowl with a mixer. Make sure the warm water is less than 115 F or it will kill the yeast. |
2 pkgs yeast
½ cup warm water
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In a separate small bowl or cup, mix the water and yeast with a fork until dissolved. Add to the batter. |
1 egg | Add to batter and mix well.
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5 cups flour |
Add half the flour and mix well with the mixer. Add the rest of the flour and mix well. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel and set in a warm place to rise for about one hour.
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¼ cup flour | Sprinkle the flour on the countertop in a 12” circle. Turn out the dough onto the flour. Knead the dough 12 times. Form the dough into 2” balls. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a towel and set in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool.
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Buttercream icing:
¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 cups Domino’s powdered sugar ½ tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp milk A little warm water
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Soften the butter in the microwave on the defrost setting, but don’t let it melt. Mix all ingredients with the mixer. Add a few drops of warm water at a time and mix well to thin the icing to the spreading consistency.
Frost the buns and serve. Make sure you have enough for seconds for everyone! |