Grinder Buns Like Mancinos Abm Food

GRINDER BUNS... LIKE MANCINO'S ABM

Steps:

• Put first 6 ingredients into bread machine in order that your machine calls for. Mine is water, lard,sugar, salt, flour then yeast.
• Set machine to dough setting and let run through.
• Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray then sprinkle very lightly with cornmeal.
• Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Take each part and roll it into a rope about 12 inches long. Set the rope down, then flatten to about 3 -4 inches wide and roughly square off the ends with your fingers. Should look like a flat rectangle.
• Place shaped dough onto prepared pan.
• Spray plastic wrap with olive oil spray and cover dough spray side down and let rise until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Remove plastic wrap from dough. Mix together 3 Tbs cold water and the cornstarch. Brush cornstarch mixture over the rolls then put in oven. Discard remaining cornstarch mixture.
• Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Let cool completely.
• To slice in half for hoagies, place the bun flat on the counter. Place your hand on top of the bun, holding it flat down, while you slice through it with a long serrated bread knife.
• Fill with your fave fillings and enjoy!

KITTENCAL'S SUB/SANDWICH BUNS

Steps:

• Prepare a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with a kneader attachment.
• Place about 3-1/2 cups flour in the bowl.
• Melt the shortening in the microwave; add to the bowl with the flour.
• In a measuring cup, measure out 1 cup milk, then add in 4 tablespoons sugar and the salt; heat until quite warm in the microwave, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.
• Pour the milk into the bowl with the melted shortening and flour; cover the bowl with a towel to keep ingredients warm.
• Proof the yeast in a 3/4 cup warm water with 1 teaspoon sugar for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy.
• After proofing, add to the bowl and start kneading for about 3-4 minutes, then add in more flour as needed to create a soft semi-sticky dough, knead about 8 more minutes until smooth.
• Place the dough on a very lightly floured counter or board; let rest for 5-10 minutes, covered with a clean tea towel.
• Grease a large bowl, then place the dough into bowl to rise in a warm place for about 50-60 minutes (because of the amount of yeast, the dough should take a shorter rising time in a warm place).
• Punch down dough.
• Cut into pieces (I usually cut into 6 pieces), and shape large balls.
• Let dough balls rest for about 4 minutes (or just enough time to make shaping easier).
• Shape the dough into desired length for buns.
• Sprinkle a large cookie/baking sheet with cornmeal, or lightly grease with cooking spray.
• Place the long pieces of dough on a baking sheet (shape once again if you need to).
• Cover and let rise for about 25 minutes, or until doubled.
• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until dark golden brown.
• If desired after the second rising and just before baking, beat one egg white with 1 teaspoon cold water, then brush on buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.