Savory Filled Buns

Savory Buns — soft bread filled with a flavorful, hearty stuffing.

🧾 Ingredients (Makes 12 buns)

For the dough:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the filling (example: spiced meat & veggie):

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ lb (225 g) ground beef or chicken
• 1 carrot, grated
• ½ cup bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

For topping:

• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Sesame seeds or nigella seeds

🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare dough
   • Mix yeast, warm milk, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
   • Combine flour, salt, egg, and butter. Add yeast mixture. Knead until smooth (8–10 minutes).
   • Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
2. Make filling
   • Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic.
   • Add ground meat, cook until browned.
   • Stir in carrot, bell pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until tender.
   • Mix in parsley. Cool before using.
3. Shape buns
   • Punch down dough, divide into 12 pieces.
   • Flatten each piece, add filling, and pinch edges to seal.
   • Place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
4. Second rise
   • Cover buns and let rise 30 minutes.
5. Bake
   • Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds.
   • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
6. Serve
   • Enjoy warm, perfect with tea or as a snack.

🌟 Variations

• Cheese & herb filling for a lighter option.
• Spinach & feta for a Mediterranean twist.
• Mushroom & onion for a vegetarian version.

Emily Carter

Food & Wellness Writer

Emily Carter is a food and wellness writer dedicated to sharing practical recipes, nutrition insights, and everyday healthy-living tips. Her goal is to make healthy choices simple, approachable, and enjoyable.