Baked Cheese Buns Recipe
Soft, cheesy, and golden brown — these baked cheese buns are the perfect comfort snack for any day.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing
- Extra cheese for topping optional
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix until combined.
- Add egg. Knead dough for 8 minutes until smooth.
- Let dough rise in greased bowl for 1 hour.
- Punch down dough. Fold in shredded cheese evenly.
- Divide dough into 10 even pieces. Shape into buns.
- Place buns on lined baking sheet. Cover and rise.
- Preheat oven to 375°F while buns rise (30 minutes).
- Top buns with more cheese if desired before baking.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and puffy.
- Cool on rack for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt.
- Don’t over-knead; dough should feel soft, not sticky.
- Let the dough rise fully for airy texture.
- Cover buns during rising to avoid dry tops.
- Brush with butter after baking for extra flavor.