These are delicious! They require a little prep time and planning ahead but easy to put in the oven and bake when it’s time. Add a salad or fruit and it’s a great evening meal.
Mix the water, yeast, sugar and 2 cups of flour and let rise until bubbly. Then add the melted shortening or oil, eggs, remaining flour and salt. Let rise; work down. If you prefer you can let the dough rise again.
In a skillet brown the meat. Italian sausage, hamburger, ham, pepperoni or any combination of meats can be used. Add enough spaghetti or pizza sauce to coat meat. I usually do not have ready made sauces and flavor the meat with tomato sauce and pizza spices-garlic, basil, oregano, cayenne peppers and parsley It should look like sloppy joes.
Divide dough into two parts. On a floured board roll the dough out into a large square or rectangle shape. Using a pizza wheel cut the dough into nine squares.
Place some mozzarella cheese or any other cheese in the center of each square. I like a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan.
Top each bun with the meat mixture. Adding onions, peppers or mushrooms makes these even better. Experiment and see what’s yummy. It’s important to put the cheese on the dough first so it will be on the top of the bun and it won’t run out and burn when it melts.
Bring the corners up and seal them by pinching them together. Make sure the edges are sealed well so they don’t “leak” when baked. Place sealed side down on a greased or lined cookie sheet. Let rise. If the filling is warm it won’t take long for the buns to rise.
Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or browned. I cover the pizza buns with a little melted butter after removed from the oven.
If you happen to have any leftovers, they warm up great in the microwave.
This is a very easy recipe to personalize with your favorite flavors.
Pizza Buns
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
- 2 pkgs yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup melted shortening or oil
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb sausage or other meat
- spaghetti or pizza sauce
- mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Mix the warm water, yeast, sugar and 2 cups flour; let rise until bubbly. Then add the oil, eggs, remaining flour and salt.. Mix well. Let rise; work down. If you prefer, let dough rise again.In a skillet, brown the meat. Add enough sauce to coat the meat. It should resemble sloopy joes.Divide dough in two parts. On a floured surface, roll out each into a large square or rectangle. Using a pizza wheel, cut the dough into nine squares. Place the grated cheese on each bun and then top with the meat mixture and any other vegetables or toppings preferred. Bring the corners up and seal well. Place sealed side down on a greased or lined cookie sheet. Let rise. If the filling was put in warm this will not take very long. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until browned. Cover with a little melted butter after removing from oven and before serving.
