Cheese Buns

These cheese buns are so delicious they hardly need any introduction. They have an amazing aroma, a crispy crust, and a warm, cheesy soft center. They are best eaten hot. And if they somehow make it to the next day, they are still great when reheated 

This time I didn’t add any filling, but they pair beautifully with olives, smoked cheese, or sun-dried tomatoes. You can simply hide a small piece of filling inside each bun before baking

Ingredients (makes 25–30 buns)

• 100 g melted butter

• 250 g cottage cheese 

• 200 g sour cream

• 100 g grated feta cheese

• 100 g grated cheese (any kind; I use marble cheese)

• 1 egg

• 2.5 cups flour (310 g)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• white and black sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Mix flour with baking powder, salt, and garlic powder

2. In a separate bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except sesame seeds

3. Combine both mixtures and knead into a dough. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky

4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes

5. Form chilled dough into walnut-sized balls (wet hands help)

6. Roll each ball in a mix of white and black sesame seeds

7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown