Pull Apart Garlic Buns

Ingredients:

2-1/2 to 3 c. all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 pkg. (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast

1 tsp. salt

1/2 c. 2% milk

1/2 c. water

2 Tbsp. shortening

1 egg

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 c. butter, melted

1 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water and shortening to 120°-130°. 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 six buns in a greased 9-in. x 5-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° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.