ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons non-fat milk powder
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
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• 1 egg white (whisked with 1 tablespoon of water)
• optional: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (or poppy seeds)

instructions

1. Add liquid then dry ingredients (and finally yeast) to the bread machine (except the egg white and seeds).
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2. Run using the Dough Cycle setting of bread machine.
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3. When the dough cycle finishes, turn the dough out onto a floured board and punch it down. Knead 4 or 5 times; add a little more flour as you knead if necessary to keep it from sticking to your hands or the surface.
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4. Cover the dough with a clean dishcloth and let rest for about 30 minutes in a draft-free place.
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5. Lightly grease a large baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Alternatively, line the baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle with cornmeal. 
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6. Press the dough into a circle and cut into 8 even wedges; form each wedge into a ball then flatten into a smooth and fairly even circle. Alternatively, shape each wedge into long, narrow shapes for a hot dog or sausage buns, or cut each wedge in half and shape into smaller buns for sliders or party sandwiches.
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7. Arrange the dough pieces on the baking sheet and let rest for about 20 minutes. 
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8. Brush the buns lightly with the egg wash (egg and water mixture). If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds poppy seeds.
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9. Heat the oven to 375 F (190 C/Gas 5).
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10. Bake the buns for about 18 minutes, or until the buns are nicely browned.

From https://www.thespruceeats.com/bread-machine-hamburger-hot-dog-buns-3051749