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Must-Try Savory Cheese & Herb Hot Cross Buns Recipe!

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Experience a delightful twist on a classic with these Savory Cheese & Herb Hot Cross Buns. Bursting with rich cheese and fragrant herbs, they are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • Strong Bread Flour
  • Active Dry Yeast
  • Warm Milk
  • Grated Cheese (sharp cheddar or Gruyère)
  • Fresh Herbs (rosemary, thyme, chives)
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Egg
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • All-purpose flour (for cross paste)
  • Cold water (for cross paste)
  • Egg yolk (for egg wash)
  • Milk (for egg wash)
  • Dried herbs (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently warm your milk until it's lukewarm. Stir in a pinch of sugar and then sprinkle over your active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy and bubbly.
  2. To your activated yeast mixture, whisk in the melted butter and the egg. In a separate bowl, combine your strong bread flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh herbs, and grated cheese. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Lightly grease a clean bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  6. Once doubled, gently punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a smooth bun. Arrange the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Cover the buns loosely and let them rise again in a warm place for another 30-45 minutes, or until puffy. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together about 1/4 cup all-purpose flour with 2-3 tablespoons of cold water until you have a smooth paste. Transfer this paste to a piping bag.
  9. Once the buns have proofed, carefully pipe a cross onto the top of each bun using the flour paste. Brush the tops with an egg wash.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the buns are deep golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
  11. While the buns are still warm, brush them with a light savory glaze made from melted butter, sea salt, and a pinch of dried herbs.
  12. Transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

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Keywords: Ensure your yeast is fresh for the best rise. Feel free to customize the cheese and herbs to your liking. For a crispier crust, place a shallow pan of hot water in the oven during the first 10 minutes of baking.

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