Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Buns

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   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

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   To make the dough, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a deep bowl.

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   In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and 6 tablespoons of the melted butter.

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   Pour over the dry ingredients, and stir together with a wooden spoon until it forms a shaggy dough.

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   Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface.

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   Using your fingertips, gently press the dough out into a 12-by-8-inch rectangle.

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   Sprinkle the cheese on top, leaving a 1/4-inch border.

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   Evenly sprinkle the bacon over the cheese.

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   Roll the dough into a log, starting from the longest (12-inch) side nearest you.

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    Pinch the ends closed.

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    Cut into 8 equal pieces.

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    Using a pastry brush, use 1 tablespoon of the butter to coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan.

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    Arrange the rolls, cut-side down, in the pan.

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    Gently press them down with your fingertips to flatten slightly.

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    Brush the tops of the buns with the remaining melted butter.

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    Bake until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, 23 to 25 minutes.

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    Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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