Description
Delight in the whimsical charm of Flower Buns with Cheese and Sausage. These adorable, flower-shaped buns blend gooey cheese and savory sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- Salt
- Optional Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk with sugar and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit until bubbly (5-10 minutes).
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl to rise for 1 hour.
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- Punch down risen dough and divide into 12 pieces. Flatten each piece, add sausage and cheese in the center, pinch to seal.
- Shape into flowers and place on parchment-lined baking sheet; let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Brush tops with beaten egg; bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Ideal for family gatherings and casual dinners.
- Versatile as appetizers, main dishes, or snacks.
- Can be made with different cheese or sausage options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Flower Buns with Cheese, Cheesy Sausage Buns, Savory Buns