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Flower Buns with Cheese and Sausage

Delicious Flower Buns with Cheese and Sausage You’ll Love

Explore the joy of homemade Flower Buns with Cheese and Sausage, a delightful comfort food that satisfies cravings in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk helps activate the yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar feeds the yeast
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast essential for rise
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour base for soft dough
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter adds richness
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
For the Filling
  • 1 cup ground sausage savory filling
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese melts beautifully
For the Egg Wash & Topping
  • 1 additional egg for brushing
  • sesame seeds or poppy seeds optional topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk with sugar, sprinkle yeast and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Mix the dough: Blend flour and salt, add yeast mixture, butter, and egg. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Knead on floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rise: Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
  5. Cook the sausage: Heat skillet, add sausage and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  6. Shape the buns: Divide dough into 12, roll into balls, and fill with sausage and mozzarella.
  7. Form the flower shapes: Pinch edges of dough over filling and shape into flowers.
  8. Rise again: Arrange on baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Prepare for baking: Preheat oven to 375°F, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with seeds.
  10. Bake the buns: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy the delightful process of making Flower Buns with Cheese and Sausage that will surely become a family favorite!

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