Soft Sandwich Buns

Instructions

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   Place ingredients into pan of bread machine in order listed.

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   Select dough cycle and start machine.

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   Check for consistency after about 10 minutes of kneading.

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   If necessary, add flour (1 tablespoon at a time) or water (1 teaspoon at a time) to produce a smooth, somewhat soft dough.

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   Allow machine to complete cycle.

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   When timer sounds, remove dough to surface sprayed with Pam.

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   Cut into 8 fairly equal pieces.

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   Round the corners by tucking under to form smooth, round buns.

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   Place on greased baking sheet and flatten slightly with hand to make approximately 4 inch buns. (They will rise up but not out, so make them the size you want now.) Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until very puffy.

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    Bake in preheated 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes, until nicely browned.

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    Remove to rack and spray with butter-flavored Pam.

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    Cool and slice.

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    Makes 8 buns (8 servings).

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    Per serving: 266 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (20% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 16mg Cholesterol; 594mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Serving Ideas: Wonderful for hamburgers hot off the grill; also makes a great muffaletta.

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    NOTES: To make manually: Put lukewarm water in a large bowl; add sugar and yeast.

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    Stir to dissolve.

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    Stir in melted butter.

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    Add remaining ingredients and mix well to form a dough.

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    Turn out on surface sprayed with Pam and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10-15 minutes.

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    Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise.

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    Follow directions to form, rise, and bake buns.

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    You may substitute instant potato flakes for potato starch.