Stuffed Cheeseburger Buns

These are so delicious and easy to make. Don't let the homemade dough scare you.....this is so simple and quick. They are great reheated the next day or at room temperature. I have made them in miniature for parties as a hot appetizer, as well. I clipped this from a magazine years ago and have made it countless times since. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.Prep time includes rising.

• Ready In: 1 hr 22 mins
• Yields: 16 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 ounces active dry yeast
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 3⁄4 cup  warm milk
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3 1⁄2-4  cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 8  slices process American cheese, quartered

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce. Remove from the heat; set aside.
4. Punch dough down; divide into 16 pieces.
5. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out and stretch each piece into a 5-in. circle. Top each circle with two pieces of cheese and about 3 tablespoons beef mixture. Bring dough over filling to center; pinch edges to seal.
6. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.