HOAGIE BUNS

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Fresh from the oven, these homemade buns provide a delicious and convenient way to serve my beef.-Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
8 to 8-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the remaining warm water and sugar. Beat in the oil, salt and 4 cups flour until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18 pieces. Shape each into an oval. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. With a scissors, cut a 1/4-in.-deep slash across the top of each. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.