Veggie Pull Apart Bread (Abm Dough Mixing)

I found this in a huge cookbook and copied it into a recipe journal I keep. I don't have the proper pan and am terrified of yeast but this is my year to make it:) The photo was gorgeous.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3  cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons active dry yeast

• Veggie Mix

• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 1  cup  chopped red bell peppers or 1  cup green bell pepper
• 1  cup  chopped green onion
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 6  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In bread machine, place butter, water, sour cream, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Select dough setting, check after 5 minutes and add 1-2 T or water or flour if needed.
3. Sauted veggies in 1/2 c of butter until tender. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minute.
4. Stir in bacon pieces and cheese.
5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Punch down. Cover and let rise 10 minutes.
7. Divided into 24 dough balls and dip into the veggie mixture. Place dough balls in a 9" fluted tube pan. If the veggies won't stick well, gently use a spoon to arrange and press into dough in the pan.
8. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 45 min or doubled.
9. Bake at 350 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.