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Cheese buns cut in half to show the cheese inside

Cheese Buns (only 30 minutes rising time!)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 20 buns
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
These cheese buns are stuffed with Gouda or cheddar cheese and are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (235 ml) warm water (somewhere between 105ºF / 40°C and 115ºF / 45°C)
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cheddar or Gouda cheese, cut into 3/4" chunks
  • 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar or Gouda
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, optional
  • oregano optional

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the water, yeast and sugar and let it sit for 10 minutes. Add the garlic powder, melted butter and oil.
    1 cup (235 ml) warm water, 2 tablespoons yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • Add the salt and flour, half a cup at a time, and mix with the dough hook of your mixer (or by hand). Knead on low for 10 minutes. The dough should not be sticky. If it is, add a little flour at a time until it's no longer sticky. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
    2 teaspoons salt, 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C. Divide the dough into 20 pieces and place a 3/4" cheese chunk into the center of each piece. Pinch the edges tightly together.
    8 ounces (225 grams) cheddar
  • Place the buns on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet, with the pinched side down. Sprinkle the buns with the shredded cheese, which I find unnecessary for the taste but it makes them look a little nicer. Bake for 11 - 15 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
    1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar
  • Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter and sprinkle with oregano, if you like, and serve warm.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Notes

  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
  • Adapted from Peeta's Stuffed Cheese Buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 372mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 276IUVitamin C: 0.005mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 15
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