Bacon Cheese Rolls

Ingredients

• 5 cups all purpose flour (more or less)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp instant yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 2 eggs
• 3 Tbsp salted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 1 1/2 cups crumbled cooked bacon
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   For dough: In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

2. 2

   Heat the milk, water, and butter in a saucepan till the butter melts. Add to dry ingredients and beat for 2 minutes. Add the eggs and another cup of flour and beat till smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a dough that is stiff but still soft.

3. 3

   Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   To assemble: Divide dough in half and roll each portion into a rectangle about 20" x 6". Brush each rectangle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter, 3/4 cup bacon bits, and 2 cups cheese.

5. 5

   Roll up and pinch the edge to seal. Cut each roll into 12 pieces, and place each piece in a well greased muffin cup. Let raise for 30-45 minutes.

6. 6

   Bake at 350° for about 18-20 minutes or till golden brown. Serve warm.