Yum 😍 — freshly baked cheese buns (aka cheesy bread rolls) are soft, golden, and stuffed or topped with melted cheese. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or alongside soup or pasta. 🧀🥖
Here’s a simple, bakery-style recipe you can make at home:
🧀 Freshly Baked Cheese Buns (or Bread Rolls)
Makes: 10–12 buns
Prep Time: 20 min | Rise Time: 1½–2 hours | Bake Time: 20–25 min
🧂Ingredients
For the dough:
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1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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2 tbsp sugar
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3 tbsp butter, softened
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1 large egg
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1 tsp salt
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3 – 3½ cups all-purpose flour
For the cheese filling/topping:
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1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
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2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
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Optional: sprinkle of garlic powder, parsley, or chili flakes
👩🍳Instructions
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Activate the yeast:
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. -
Make the dough:
Add softened butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. -
Knead:
Knead on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
(If using a stand mixer, knead on medium speed for about 5 minutes.) -
First rise:
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. -
Shape the buns:
Punch down dough and divide into 10–12 equal pieces.-
For filled buns: Flatten each piece slightly, add a tablespoon of cheese in the center, pinch to seal, and roll into a ball.
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For cheesy-topped rolls: Roll into balls, place on baking sheet, and sprinkle cheese on top.
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Second rise:
Place shaped buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes, until puffy. -
Bake:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden brown. -
Finish:
Brush hot buns with melted butter and sprinkle with herbs or extra cheese if desired. -
Serve warm — soft, cheesy, and irresistible! 😋
💡 Tips & Variations
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Extra cheesy: Mix some cream cheese or shredded mozzarella into the dough itself.
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Garlic cheese buns: Mix butter, minced garlic, and herbs, then brush on before baking.
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Sweet & savory twist: Add a bit of sugar and cream cheese for a bakery-style cheesy roll.
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Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Would you like me to give you a “Korean-style cream cheese bun” version — soft, buttery rolls filled with sweet cream cheese and garlic butter?
