ZWIEBACHS (DOUBLE BUNS) 
1/2 c. warm water
2 tbsp. yeast (or 2 pkgs.)
2 tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 sticks butter
2 tbsp. salt
7 c. flour

Dissolve warm water, yeast, and sugar.

Add 3/4 cup flour to make a sponge. Stir well. Let stand until double.

Microwave milk and butter for 3 minutes. Add the milk and butter mix to the sponge along with the salt. Stir well.

Gradually add the 7 cups of flour to make a soft dough. When all the flour is added, check dough for stickiness. Add enough flour to make a soft dough, but not sticky. Try to use as little flour as possible for a light, not heavy, finished product.

Put dough in an oiled bowl, turning once to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until double.

When dough has risen, punch down.

To make rolls: Pinch small piece of dough through thumb and index fingers, and place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

Pinch off smaller piece and place on top. Flatten with the palm of your hand. Fill cookie sheet and bake in a 350°F to 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

These can be enjoyed plain, with cheese, or with jelly.

Makes approximately 3 dozen.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

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Zwiebachs (Double Buns)
   #86409
 Harris Franz (Minnesota) says:
I grew up on these. Nothing beats smelling them bake on a Saturday afternoon. Put some jam or jelly on and you are in for a real treat. When they became a little old my mother would cut them in half in put them in a 250°F oven until they were toasted all the way through. We would dunk them in coffee for the most enjoyable treat ever. My wife still makes them and we still toast them. With Christmas coming we will have lots of them make for the family.

 

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