Ham Bundles

Name: Ham Bundles
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 dozen bundles, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees); 3/4 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees); 1/2 cup shortening; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 1/2-4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 4 cups ham, cubed then coarsely ground; 4 slices bacon, strips cooked and crumbled (optional); 1/4-1/3 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive (optional); 1/2-3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Submitted by FloridaGrl

"I love ham--and can't wait to use the leftovers for these little goodies! Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 2 dozen bundles
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
¹⁄₄ cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
³⁄₄ cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees)
¹⁄₂ cup shortening
3 eggs, lightly beaten
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
4 ¹⁄₂ - 4 ³⁄₄ cups all-purpose flour
FILLING
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cups ham, cubed then coarsely ground
4 slices bacon, strips cooked and crumbled (optional)
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₃ cup sliced pimento stuffed olive (optional)
¹⁄₂ - ³⁄₄ cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tblspns of the butter until tender. Add ham and mix well; set aside.
Preheat oven to 350. Punch the dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16x8 inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle into 8 squares. Place a tablespoon of the ham/onion mixture in the center of each square. Add bacon, olives and cheese if using. Fold up corners to center of dough; seal edges.
Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Melt remaining butter and brush over dough. Bake at 350 for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and filling is heated through. Refrigerate leftovers.