SEASONED TURKEY SANDWICHES

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This savory turkey tucked in homemade buns steals the show at any potluck or family reunion. It's been a huge hit at football dinners, graduation parties and more. I like to add tomato and lettuce for crunch and color. -LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 24 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

HOMEMADE SANDWICH BUNS:
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
GRILLED TURKEY:
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1/2 cup butter, cubed
Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion slices, mayonnaise

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the sugar, egg, shortening, salt, remaining 1-1/2 cups water and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., 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 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Meanwhile, combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper; rub over turkey. Place butter inside turkey cavity; tie drumsticks together. Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Tuck wings under turkey and place with breast side up in a disposable roasting pan; place on grill rack. , Grill, covered, for 1 hour. If using a charcoal grill, add 10 briquettes to coals. Baste with pan drippings. Cover and grill 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 180°, adding 10 briquettes to maintain heat and brushing with pan drippings every 30 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) , Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Split buns in half; fill with sliced turkey. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.