As soon as I saw this recipe, I headed to the kitchen to try these buns! Very easy to make with the great instructions and pictures you provided, and really tasty. I'm an American living in Canada and a serious hot dog lover. When I lived in California I used a brand of U-shaped buns called Caddies; they were super easy to fill and they held together to the last bite. Plus they tasted great. Unfortunately I can't get Caddies here and I haven't found a place to order them, so I've been having to settle for bland, spongy store-bought buns for years. You have saved my Dog Days with this excellent and really easy recipe! I'll be making them often this summer, and I'll try different toppings to use the buns with other sandwiches, too. I'd like to make the dough in advance and freeze it, do you have any tips for me? So glad we could help - especially since you couldn't find your Caddies! You can mix/knead the dough and, before letting it rise, wrap it airtight (leaving a bit of room for expansion) and freeze it. When you want to use it, remove it from the freezer; place it in a greased bowl, cover the bowl, and let it thaw overnight in the fridge. The next day, let it rise in the bowl until puffy; then deflate, shape buns, and go from there. Understand that the dough might be a big sluggish, doe to having been frozen and being cold; for that reason, you might want to up the yeast in the recipe by 1/2 teaspoon. Also, don't freeze for longer than a month, OK? Enjoy - PJH

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