Love Sliders but can never get the perfect bun? Here’s the solution!

Ingredients:
1¼ c. whole milk
6 T. vegetable shortening
3 c. all-purpose flour
¼ c. granulated sugar
1 T. kosher salt
2¼ tsp. active dry yeast (one ¼ oz. packet)

Directions:
1. Move the oven rack to the middle of the oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Bring milk to a simmer in small saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and stir in shortening until melted. Set aside. Allow to cool to about 110°F, then transfer to your stand mixer’s large mixing bowl.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, then, using the dough hook attachment on your stand mixer, mix all the ingredients on the lowest speed until the dough forms a soft ball (about 1 minute). Increase speed to medium and mix until dough is smooth and springy (about 4 minutes).
4. Lightly coat a large mixing bowl with oil, then add dough and turn to coat. Cover bowl with a damp towel and allow to rise in a warm area until the dough doubles in size (about 1 hour).
5. Punch down dough and turn onto a clean surface. Divide dough into 1½ dozen (18 1½-oz.) pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth, round bun, keeping the remaining dough covered with the towel as you work. Slightly flatten each bun and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cover with towel and set the baking sheet aside in a warm area until slightly risen and puffy (30-40 minutes).
6. Uncover the baking sheet and place it in the preheated oven, baking the buns until they are golden brown and crusty (15-17 minutes). Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack, allowing the buns to cool 10 minutes before serving.

Tips: Do not substitute ingredients. Best when served on the day they are made. Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days.

Looking to make sliders to go inside these little buns? Check out the Big City Slider Station at Solutions.

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