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Combine yeast sugar and 1/2 cup warm water - cover and set aside for approximately 10 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl combine all other ingredients except flour - add yeast mix well and add flour.
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when the dough no longer sticks to the bowl - dump out on a floured surface and kneed - incorporating additional flour as needed to make the dough non sticky - pliable - and well combined.
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I usually kneed for at least 10 minutes.
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return to a greased bowl - place in your oven with only the light on - cover and let rise for 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
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while the dough is rising - prepare your filling.
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Saute beef until 1/2 way done - add onions and garlic - saute for about 5 - ish minutes then add all the other ingredients and mix well - allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let cool.
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when dough has risen to double its original size - grease your baking pans.
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pull off an egg sized piece of dough - flatten it out - but not too thin.
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Add approximately a table spoon to two table spoons of filling.
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bring your edges together and pinch them closed so no filing is visible.
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Place them seam side down on your baking sheets.
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Allow to rise for 1 hour covered with a towel or in your oven - without heat.,.
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Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes - butter the top of the buns when they come out of the oven - cool and serve -
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This recipe can be doubled easily to accomodate a large group.
