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Savory Surprise Buns

These golden-brown buns are sure to be a hit at your next holiday dinner. A flavorful alternative to butter, the creamy, garlicky filling perfectly complements the tender bread surrounding it. —Elizabeth Prestie, Preeceville, Saskatchewan

24 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg
1 package (6-1/2 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In
a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to
dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until
smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough
will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into four
portions. Roll each portion into a 9-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Cut into
3-in. squares.
Place 2 teaspoons spreadable cheese in center of each square. Moisten

2 of 2

Savory Surprise Buns (continued)

Directions (continued)

corners with water; bring over center of filling and pinch corners
tightly in center. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush tops
with butter. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor's Note: You may freeze leftover buns in freezer bags. Thaw buns overnight in the refrigerator, then bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes to reheat.

Nutrition Facts: 1 bun equals 143 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 116 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.