Soft Homemade Cheese Buns
These Homemade Cheese Buns are soft and flavoured with cheddar cheese. They are great for making sandwiches or just enjoy them as is. There's nothing better than fresh-baked bread from the oven and this easy bun recipe is always a favourite.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup + 2 ½ tablespoons water (lukewarm) (115 grams)
- 2¾ tablespoons milk (lukewarm) (40 grams)
- ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 cups flour (all purpose or bread) (260 grams)
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon butter (soft)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 3½ ounces cheese shredded (cheddar, Swiss etc) (100 grams)
EGG WASH
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
EXTRAS
- 2-3 tablespoons cheese shredded (cheddar, swiss etc)
Instructions
- In the bowl of the mixer add the water and milk, sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes, stir to combine. Add the flour, sugar, butter and salt, start to knead on speed #1 just until the dough comes together then increase speed to #2 and knead for 5-7 minutes, add the cheese and knead to combine.
- Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and form into a compact dough ball, the dough will be soft but not sticky, cover with a tea towel and let rest for 25 minutes.
- Punch the dough down and shape into 6 round balls, cover and let rise in a warm draft free area for 1-2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
- Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C).
- Brush the buns with an egg wash or milk, sprinkle with more cheese and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden. Move immediately to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
EGG WASH
- Beat together the egg and water until well combined.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 528mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 3mg
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