Baked cheese buns Recipe
These baked cheese buns are a delightful combination of fluffy bread and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for snacking, lunchboxes, or alongside a bowl of soup, these buns are sure to be a hit with everyone.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 buns 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Filling:
- 2 cups grated cheese (such as mozzarella, cheddar, or a combination)
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
- Mix the Dough: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix into a dough.
- Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Shape the Buns: Divide dough into 12 pieces, flatten each, add cheese, and form into buns.
- Final Rise: Place buns on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush buns with milk or egg, then bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese filling with your favorite cheeses or add herbs for extra flavor.
- These buns are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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