Bacon Cheese Onion Rolls

Heat water, milk and butter in microwave safe boil until butter is melted. Do not let boil. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl and allow to cool until room temperature. Add honey and 1 1/2 cups of flour, mix till smooth.

Add in lightly beaten egg and yeast, and combine. Allow to sit uncovered for 15 min. Mix salt and 1 cup of flour.

Pour out onto a floured surface and slowly add leftover flour until the dough no longer sticks to counter.

Knead for 8-10 minutes. Place dough into a lightly floured bowl. Spray top with non-stick cooking spray and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

For filling, melt butter in a medium fry pan. Add in garlic, and cook a few moments. Add in all onions, and cook until translucent. Add in cooked bacon bits and stir till combined. Set aside to cool.

After dough has risen pour out onto a floured surface. Punch down and form into a small rectangle. Roll out dough into a 12X24 rectangle. Pour filling onto dough. Spread spatula, leaving about a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle half cheese on top of filling. Fold over the 1/2 inch edge. Roll dough like a jelly roll. Pinch seam closed with your fingers. Cut the roll evenly about 1” pieces. Place each piece into a very lightly greased muffin tins. Cover with plastic wrap let rise till double in size, about 1 hour.

{alternatively you could arrange the rolls in a square baking pan and cook them that way for a more rustic look}

Top risen buns with remaining cheese. Place buns into a preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes before removing from tins. Cool on a wire rack.