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In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
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Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
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Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
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Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tblspns of the butter until tender.
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Add ham and mix well; set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350.
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Punch the dough down.
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds.
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Roll each portion into a 16x8 inch rectangle.
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Cut each rectangle into 8 squares.
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Place a tablespoon of the ham/onion mixture in the center of each square.
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Add bacon, olives and cheese if using.
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Fold up corners to center of dough; seal edges.
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Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
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Melt remaining butter and brush over dough.
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Bake at 350 for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and filling is heated through.
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Refrigerate leftovers.
