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Ham Bundles

3 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 55 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
Whenever I serve ham, I can't wait for the leftovers so I can make these ham buns. I like to serve them with homemade bean or split pea soup. My husband warms them up for breakfast, too. —Chris Sendelbach, Henry, Illinois
Ham Bundles
Ham Bundles Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a large 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add ham and mix well; set aside.
  4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle into eight squares. Place a tablespoonful of ham mixture in the center of each square. Add bacon, olives and/or cheese if desired. Fold up corners to center of dough; seal edges.
  5. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  6. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and filling is heated through. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 225 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.