New England Hot Dog Buns (Abm)

1. 1

   Using the dough cycle of your bread machine, place all the ingredients into the basket as manufacturer's directions; press start. When the cycle is complete, remove the dough.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic; shape the dough into a 6 x 15 inch rectangle. Lightly grease the special hot dog bun pan and and place the shaped dough in the pan.

3. 3

   Grease the bottom of a clean baking sheet and place on top of the dough filled pan. Let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours in a warm place or until the dough has almost filled the pan.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees and with the baking sheet on top, bake the rolls for 18 minutes. Remove the baking sheet and bake a few minutes longer if necessary to brown the rolls.

5. 5

   Remove from oven and place on a rack to cool for 5 minutes; remove the buns from the pan and place directly on rack to finish cooling. When completely cool, slice each bun down the middle vertically, without cutting through the bottom; then separate into individual buns.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.