Beef Buns

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From good housekeeping

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Steps

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Prepare dough: in small bowl or 1-cup measuring cup , combine water , yeast , and 1 / 2 tablespoon sugar.

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Stir to dissolve yeast.

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Let stand until foamy -- about 5 minutes.

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In medium-size bowl , combine 1 1 / 2 cups flour , the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar , and the salt.

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Stir in yeast mixture , eggs , and oil , mixing until combined.

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Turn dough out onto floured surface.

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Knead dough , adding as much of remaining bread flour as necessary to prevent stickiness , until smooth and elastic -- about 8 minutes.

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Wash , dry , and oil mixing bowl.

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Place dough in bowl and turn to bring oiled side up.

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Cover with clean cloth and let dough rise in warm place , away from drafts , until double in size -- about 1 1 / 2 hours.

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Meanwhile , prepare filling: in large skillet , heat oil over medium heat.

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Add gingerroot and saut 1 minute.

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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

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Stir in beef , hoisin sauce , soy sauce , paprika , and ground red pepper.

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Cook until beef browns.

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Remove from heat and sti.

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Ingredients

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warm water, active dry yeast, sugar, bread flour, salt, eggs, vegetable oil, fresh gingerroot, garlic cloves, ground beef round, hoisin sauce, light soy sauce, paprika, ground red pepper, green onion, roasted sweet red pepper, black sesame seed, egg, milk