Description
Tender, pull-apart bread shaped like a blossom, filled with melty cheese and savory sausage, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces cooked sausage, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a combination)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
- Proof the yeast: In a small bowl, whisk warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture, melted butter, and one egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Prepare filling: While dough rises, cook and crumble sausage, drain excess fat, and mix with shredded cheese and herbs.
- Shape the flowers: Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball and shape into flowers.
- Fill and rest: Press the centers of the flowers and spoon sausage and cheese mix into each. Cover and let rest 20 minutes for a final puff.
- Egg wash and bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat the remaining egg and brush the tops. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Finish and serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the melty cheese and savory sausage pockets.
Notes
Experiment with different fillings or flavors to customize your buns. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: buns, cheese, sausage, baking, comfort food