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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 8 -10 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 of a 907 gram block old cheese, grated

Method

  • Mix first amount of water and sugar together, sprinkle on yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, stir.
  • In the bowl of your standing mixer, place water,sugar,lard, salt and vinegar. Mix until lard has melted. Add proofed yeast and continue mixing.
  • Add the flour 1 cup at a time, to form a soft, smooth dough.Add the grated cheese, just to blend. The dough should stick just slightly to your fingers when touched, but not overly sticky. Knead for 5-7 minutes, roll in a ball, place in slightly oiled bowl turning dough to coat. Cover with a clean T- towel and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours. Knead down, let rise 1 hour. Shape into buns, dough will be sticky so grease your hands first.
  • Places on greased cookie sheet.Let rise for 1 hour. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.