Lithuanian Bacon Buns

Ingredients

 * 2 loaves frozen bread dough
 * 3 lbs bacon pieces, diced
 * 2 large onions, diced
 * 1 egg

Directions

 * 1) Thaw bread dough on lightly greased cookie sheets.
 * 2) Fry bacon until lightly browned but not crisp, add diced onion, fry until onion is translucent.
 * 3) Drain off and reserve drippings.
 * 4) Let cool.
 * 5) Mix egg into cooled bacon and onion mixture.
 * 6) With floured knife, cut thawed bread dough into approximately 2 inch slices.
 * 7) Roll out dough slices on lightly floured board; shape into squares or rectangles.
 * 8) Place about 2 heaping tablespoons bacon mixture in middle, spread thinly and roll up, seal ends, seam down.
 * 9) Place about 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
 * 10) Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1½ to 2 hours.
 * 11) Bake at 400°F for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
 * 12) Brush tops lightly with bacon drippings immediately.
 * 13) Let cool on brown paper bag.