Holiday Buns

This is one of those old family recipes a friend a wonderful baker of bread, buns and rolls shared with me good many years ago. Over the years it has been the one i make for holiday meals and special occasions ... Not surprisingly they began to be called the 'holiday buns' my most requested recipe when family gathers. Shapes beautifully to make crusty buns, fluffy dinner rolls as well as lovely braided breads which i often sprinkle with sesame seeds. Recipe easily halved and very freezer friendly.

Steps

In bowl: dissolve sugar in lukewarm water , add yeast and let stand for 10 minutes.

In large bowl: measure out 12 cups flour and set aside.

In large bowl: add milk , melted margarine and sugar , mix to dissolve.

Add beaten eggs , vinegar , salt , lukewarm water , the sour cream and stir in the yeast mixture.

Add 6 cups of flour and mix smooth , then add flour 1 cup at a time , until no longer sticky.

Knead on floured board until dough is smooth and elastic , place in well greased bowl turning to grease top.

Cover and let rise until double in bulk then knead down grease top lightly with margarine and again rise until double in bulk.

Knead down , let dough rest ten minutes and shape into buns.

Place buns on a well greased large cookie sheet lightly grease tops with margarine , cover.

After rising 15 minutes press down lightly on top of each bun with the palm of the hand.

Rise until double.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 - 25 minutes until lightly browned -- brush.

Ingredients

yeast, water, sugar, flour, milk, margarine, eggs, vinegar, salt, warm water, sour cream