Fluffy Cheese-Filled Buns with Feta, Mozzarella & Green Onion
Ingredients
- 100 milliliters milk
- 100 milliliters hot water
- 5 grams dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 350 grams bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 40 milliliters sunflower oil
- 150 grams mozzarella cheese, grated
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled or chopped
- 1 sprig green onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Coarse salt
For the Dough:
For the Filling:
For the Egg Wash:
Optional Toppings:
Instructions
- Activate the yeast:
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- In a large bowl, mix 100 ml milk, 100 ml hot water, 5 g dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
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- Make the dough:
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- Add 350 g bread flour and salt to the bowl.
- Mix until a dough starts to form.
- Gradually add 40 ml sunflower oil while kneading.
- Knead until the dough is soft and non-sticky.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until it triples in volume.
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- Prepare the filling:
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- In a separate bowl, mix:
- 150 g grated mozzarella
- 100 g chopped feta
- 1 finely chopped green onion (optional)
- Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix:
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- Shape the dough:
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- Once the dough has risen, punch out the air and form it into a ball.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a small ball.
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- Assemble the buns:
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- Lightly butter each dough ball.
- Flatten each one with your hands.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center.
- Fold, seal, and roll into dumpling or bun shapes.
- Place the buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Cover and let them rest for 30 minutes.
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- Egg wash & toppings:
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- Mix 1 egg yolk with 2 tablespoons milk.
- Brush each bun with the egg wash.
- Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse salt.
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- Bake:
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- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) until the buns are golden and shiny on top.
These fluffy buns are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, served warm or at room temperature. -