Untested - Mennonite Zwieback

Traditional Russian-Mennonite double buns: buns with a little knob or mini-bun on top

2 cups milk

1 cup butter (at room temperature)

2 1/4 tsp yeast, dry

1/2 cup water, lukewarm

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

6 cups flour

1. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and sugar; let rise.
2. Scald milk and allow to cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine milk, butter, yeast and salt.
4. Beat in enough flour to make a stiff batter.
5. Add more flour to make a smooth soft dough.
6. Knead well.
7. Cover and let rise until dough doubles in bulk.
8. Form buns the size of a large walnut.
9. Place a smaller bun on top of a larger one, and press down firmly with one finger so that the two stick together.
10. Place on a greased pan.
11. Let rise until doubled in bulk.
12. Bake in 350 F oven for about 15-20 minutes.