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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water, 110 degrees
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • 4 beaten eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 lb butter
  • 10 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 beaten eggs (for basting)
  • 3 lbs sandwich pepperoni slices (may use turkey pepperoni)
  • sesame seeds

Method

  • Dissolve yeast in water and pinch of sugar and set aside.
  • Beat 4 eggs and set aside.
  • Heat milk and butter.
  • Cool to lukewarm and add 4 cups of flour, sugar, and salt in mixing bowl with milk mixture.
  • Mix well and add yeast and egg. Add rest of the flour, a cup or two at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead until you have a soft manageable dough.
  • Put in floured bowl, cover and let rise till double--approx. 1-1 1/2 hours.
  • After rising, knead, divide into 5 equal parts.
  • With one part, divide that one into 15 equal parts.
  • Roll each out to 5x6 in size.
  • Add 2-3 slices of pepperoni to each roll and roll up.
  • Place rolls to greased cookie sheet (approx. 15 rolls per sheet).
  • Cover and let rise again, about 1 hour.
  • Baste with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until light brown.
  • (It may be helpful to switch cookie sheets in oven after 15 min.).
  • To freeze: Place baked rolls in a large freezer bag. Seal, label and freeze.
  • To serve: Allow to thaw at room temperature and enjoy. For a crispier roll, reheat in a 300 degree oven for about 10 minutes.