Seasoned Turkey Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients

• HOMEMADE SANDWICH BUNS:
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• GRILLED TURKEY:
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed

Directions

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add sugar, egg, shortening, salt, remaining water and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
• Meanwhile, combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper; rub over turkey. Place butter inside turkey cavity; tie drumsticks together. Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Tuck wings under turkey and place with breast side up in a disposable roasting pan; place on grill rack.
• Grill, covered, for 1 hour. If using a charcoal grill, add 10 briquettes to coals. Baste with pan drippings. Cover and grill 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, adding 10 briquettes to maintain heat and brushing with pan drippings every 30 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
• Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Split buns in half; fill with sliced turkey. Yield: 24 sandwiches.

Seasoned Turkey Sandwiches published in Country Woman May/June 2006, p50