🧀 Cheese-Stuffed Bread Buns
Soft, fluffy bread rolls with a gooey cheese center — perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or alongside soup.
🥖 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 buns)
For the dough:
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3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
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2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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¾–1 cup warm milk (not hot)
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2 tbsp butter (softened) or oil
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1 egg
For the filling:
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1–1½ cups cheese cubes or shredded cheese
(mozzarella for stretch, cheddar for flavor, or a mix)
Optional topping:
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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Sesame seeds or dried herbs
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2️⃣ Make the Dough
Add flour, salt, egg, and butter.
Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
(If sticky, add a little flour; if dry, add a spoon of milk.)
3️⃣ First Rise
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
4️⃣ Shape the Buns
Punch down dough and divide into equal portions.
Flatten each piece, place cheese in the center, and seal tightly.
Roll into smooth balls.
5️⃣ Second Rise
Place on a lined baking tray. Cover and rest 30–40 minutes.
6️⃣ Bake
Brush with egg wash, sprinkle toppings.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
🔥 Pro Tips
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Freeze cheese cubes first to prevent leakage.
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Add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the dough for extra flavor.
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Brush with melted butter right after baking for a soft crust.
🧊 Storage
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Store in an airtight container for 2 days at room temp.
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Reheat 10–15 seconds in microwave for melty center.
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Freeze up to 2 months.
If you’d like, I can also give:
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A no-egg version
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A whole wheat version
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Or a quick 1-hour recipe 😊