- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water and shortening to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise.
- Divide into 12 pieces. Shape each into a bun. Combine paprika and garlic powder. Dip each bun in melted butter, then in paprika mixture. Place 6 buns in a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans; sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds. Top with remaining buns and sesame seeds. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.