Pull Apart Garlic Buns

2 -1/2 to 3 --------------cups all-purpose flour

1 --------------------------teaspoon sugar

1 --------------------------package (1/4 ounce) active yeast

1 --------------------------teaspoon salt

1/2 -----------------------cup 2% milk

1/2 -----------------------cup water

2 --------------------------tablespoons shortening

1 --------------------------egg

1 --------------------------teaspoon paprika

1/2 -----------------------teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 -----------------------cup butter , melted

1 --------------------------tablespoon sesame seeds

1) In a large bowl , combine 1 -1/2 cups flour , sugar , yeast and salt . In a saucepan , heat the milk , water and shortening to 120* -130* . Add to dry ingredients ; beat until moistened . Add egg , beat on medium speed for 3 minutes . Stir in enough remaining flour to form a solf dough .

2) Turn onto a floured surface ; knead until smooth and elastic , about 6-8 minutes . Do not let rise . Divide into 12 pieces . Shape each into a bun . Combine paprika and garlic powder . Dip each bun in melted butter , then paprika mixture .

3) Place 6 buns in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan ; sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds . Top with remaining buns and sesame seeds . Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled , about 45 minutes .

4) Bake at 375* for 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown . Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool .

Makes 1 loaf of 12 buns and they are easy to pull apart .