Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 2 eggs
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old cheddar, shredded
- 1/3 cup parmesan, grated
Pizza Bun Variation
When adding the filling in step 8, spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce on rolled out dough before adding cheese, substitute feta for parmesan, and sprinkle on any other desired fillings.
Method
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the water, sugar, and yeast and let stand for about 5 minutes.
- Add the warm milk and eggs to the yeast mixture.
- Add 3 cups flour and mix until sticky.
- Add butter, salt, and remaining flour and mix until a smooth, elastic dough forms (about 8 minutes).
- Cover and let rise until doubled (about an hour).
- Give the dough a few folds.
- Roll out into a long rectangle on a lightly-floured surface so that it is about 1/4-inch thick.
- Scatter cheese on top.
- Starting on a long side, roll the dough up into a log.
- Cut cross-wise into nine pieces.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the pieces on the baking sheet and cover with a damp tea towel to rise for about an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake until buns are a deep golden colour (about 30-40 minutes).
