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To make cheeseburgers: In a bowl, mix ground beef, salt and pepper.
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Shape 1/4-ounce at a time into 1 1/2-inch patties.
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Broil or grill 30 seconds per side.
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To assemble: At serving time, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice buns in half.
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Layer ketchup, tomato and lettuce on each bottom half.
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Place burgers on baking sheet; top each with a slice of cheese.
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Bake until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Place in buns and serve.
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To make the basic bread dough: In a small bowl, mix yeast, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 cup warm water.
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Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
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In bowl of electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups warm water, egg, powdered milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 1 cup flour.
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Beat until smooth and creamy, about 7 minutes.
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Add yeast mixture; beat on medium.
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On medium-low, beat in 3 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough comes together (it will be sticky), about 2 minutes.
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Switch to dough hook.
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Gradually add butter; beat until dough is soft and sticks to fingers slightly, about 7 minutes.
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If dough is too wet, add 1/4 cup flour.
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On lightly floured surface, knead dough several turns into a ball.
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Cover dough with plastic.
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Let stand in warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
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Preheat convection oven to 350 degrees F.
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Coat parchment lined baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls; place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet.
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Cover with plastic wrap lightly coated with cooking spray.
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Let stand on a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 20 minutes.
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Brush egg wash over dough; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
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Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating pan half way through.
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Cool buns on rack.
