Categories: Breads, Russian 
      Yield: 16 servings 
  
      1 pk Yeast, dry                        1/2 ts Salt 
      2 ts Sugar                               8 tb Butter, sweet 
    1/2 c  ;Water, lukewarm                    3 c  Flour, unbleached 
    1/2 c  Milk                                1 c  Cilantro, fresh; finely chop 
  
                                         Approx. Cook Time:  2:30 In a large 
  bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and water and let proof. Stir in the milk, 
  salt, and two tablespoons of the butter and mix well with a wooden spoon. 
  Stir in three cups of the flour, one cup at a time, stirring well after 
  each addition.  Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until 
  smooth and elastic, about eight minutes, adding enough of the remaining 
  flour to prevent sticking. Shape the dough into a ball. Place in a buttered 
  bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a tea towel and let rise in a warm, 
  draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. Punch the dough 
  down and knead briefly. Divide into sixteen parts and shape each into a 
  ball. On a floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll out one ball to 
  a round about 1/16" thick.  Brush generously with melted butter and 
  sprinkle all over with cilantro.  Fold in the edges of the round so they 
  meet in the center and roll into a smooth bun between the palms of your 
  hands.  Repeat with the remaining balls of dough. 
  Place the buns on a buttered baking sheet, brush lightly with melted 
  butter, and let them rise, covered, for about 20 minutes. In a bamboo or 
  metal steamer set over simmering water, steam as many buns as will fit 
  without touching, partially covered, until cooked through, about 20 
  minutes.  Steam the rest of the buns.  Serve slightly warm. 
   
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