Cheese buns
These soft homemade cheese buns are delicious. They are fluffy and cheesy and are a great dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1cup (250g/ 8.8oz) milk
- 2 tsp active dry east
- 2.5cups (300g/ 4.2 oz) flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 40g (1.5oz) butter
- 150g (5oz) cheese
- 1 tbsp caraway seeds
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add a little bit of water just to cover the bottom of the saucepan. Pour in the milk, and heat over medium heat until a skin forms on top. Make sure the milk doesn't boil! Remove from heat and let cool to about 40°C (105 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Mix until yeast dissolves. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until the surface is frothy.
- Add salt, vegetable oil, then gradually add flour. Knead until smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a ball, and cover it with a clean tea towel. Put it in a warm, draft-free place to rise for 1 to 1 and a half hours or until the dough has almost doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into even pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball and flatten with your hand to around 2cm (1") thick. Arrange the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using your fingers, make a depression in the center of each bun.
- In a small bowl whisk together the egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the sides of the buns with egg wash.
- Place a piece of butter, add grated cheese, and sprinkle salt and caraway seeds on top.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F ). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the buns are pale golden on top.