Description
Delight in the whimsical charm of Flower Buns with Cheese and Sausage! These adorable, flower-shaped buns are a perfect blend of gooey cheese and savory sausage that both kids and adults will adore. Ideal for family gatherings, casual dinners, or festive occasions, these treats not only satisfy your taste buds but also make for a stunning presentation. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, you can serve them as appetizers, main dishes, or snacks. Bake up a batch today and impress your guests with this fun twist on traditional savory buns!
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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg