Description
Delight your taste buds with these Flower Buns with Cheese and Sausage. These whimsical, flower-shaped rolls are a perfect blend of warm, fluffy dough filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and savory sausage. Not only do they look stunning on any table, but they also offer a burst of flavor that will impress your guests at gatherings or family dinners. Easy to make and fun to eat, these buns are kid-friendly and versatile enough to serve as appetizers, snacks, or a main dish. Get ready to elevate your meal experience with these adorable treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix warm milk and sugar in a bowl, sprinkle yeast, and let it sit until bubbly. In a larger bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture along with melted butter and egg. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead: Turn onto a floured surface, knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl covered with a cloth for about an hour or until doubled.
- Cook Sausage: Brown the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Shape Buns: Punch down risen dough; divide into 12 pieces. Flatten each piece and fill with sausage and cheese before sealing into flower shapes.
- Second Rise: Let shaped buns rise for another 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle seeds if desired. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg