Ham and Feta Cheese Stuffed Buns (Chifle pufoase cu șuncă și brânză feta)

Ingredients

For the Dough:

100 ml warm milk
1 tbsp sugar
5 g dry yeast (or fresh yeast equivalent)
3 tbsp flour (for starter)
100 ml melted butter
100 g plain yogurt
450 g flour (plus a bit more for kneading if needed)
½ tsp salt
1 whole egg
1 egg white (save yolk for brushing)

For the Filling:

150 g feta cheese (crumbled)
100 g cream cheese
50 g grated mozzarella
5 slices of ham (cubed)

For Brushing:

1 egg yolk (from earlier)

For the Pan:

1 tbsp oil (for greasing)

Instructions

1
Activate the Yeast:
- In a large bowl, combine:
  - 100 ml warm milk
  - 1 tablespoon sugar
  - 5 g dry yeast
  - 2–3 tablespoons flour
- Mix well and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to activate.
2
Make the Dough:
- Add to the activated yeast:
  - 100 ml melted butter
  - 100 g yogurt
  - 450 g flour
  - ½ teaspoon salt
- Mix with a spatula.
- Add 1 whole egg + 1 egg white and continue mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead until dough becomes soft and no longer sticky.
- Cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rise for 1 hour.
3
Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, combine:
  - 150 g feta (crumbled)
  - 100 g cream cheese
  - 50 g grated mozzarella
  - 5 slices ham (cubed)
- Mix until well combined.
4
Shape the Buns:
- Divide risen dough into 8 equal parts.
- Grease an oven-safe pan with 1 tbsp oil.
- Flatten each dough piece into a small circle with your fingers.
- Place 1/8 of the filling in the center.
- Seal the dough tightly around the filling and place sealed-side-down in the tray.
5
Second Rise & Bake:
- Let buns rise again for 15 minutes.
- Brush with the reserved egg yolk.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 40–45 minutes until golden.
Serve warm for maximum cheesiness and fluffiness!

Read it online: https://yummy.expert/recipe/ham-and-feta-cheese-stuffed-buns-chifle-pufoase-cu-sunca-si-branza-feta/