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For the meatballs:
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Preheat oven to 550 degrees F.
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In a medium mixing bowl, add the eggs and whisk well.
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Add oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onions, bread crumbs and garlic and mix well.
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Add the ground beef and combine well.
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Using your hands or a 2-ounce scoop, roll meat into 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
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Use a baking sheet that has a lip on it, as the meatballs will create a lot of moisture.
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Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the balls are sizzling and brown on the outside but still nice and pink in the center.
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For the buns:
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Add warm water and yeast to the mixing bowl of a stand mixer.
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Let the yeast work for approximately 10 minutes.
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Add flour, salt and sugar and mix on low for approximately 10 minutes.
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Check consistency and add more flour or water to create a sticky ball that is slightly moist to the touch.
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Turn mixer up a notch and mix until the dough is nice and soft.
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It should not stick to the bowl and should be able to be lifted out with ease.
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On a cornmeal dusted work surface roll the dough into a flat round approximately 6 inches wide.
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Brush with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
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Place dough on a sheet pan.
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Cut round into 4 equal wedges, but do not separate and bake in the preheated 550 degree F. oven until golden brown (approximately 10 minutes).
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Do not over-bake, as there is still 1 more bake to go.
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For the sauce:
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Place all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well.
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For The Albert!
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Cut buns in half, horizontally.
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Place bun halves side by side on a baking sheet.
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Cut 5 or 6 meatballs in half and pile on buns.
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Ladle approximately 1 cup of sauce on top of meatballs.
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Put as much of the grated mozzarella cheese on top that will stay and lightly sprinkle with oregano and basil.
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Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the edges of buns are nicely toasted.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
