Korean Garlic Cheese Buns Are Crispy Outside and Creamy Inside – Discover the Secret!
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Korean Garlic Cheese Buns are deliciously crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, making them a perfect snack or appetizer.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 buns 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and melted butter.
- Add the yeast mixture and milk to the flour mixture. Knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small balls.
- Flatten each ball and place a tablespoon of mozzarella cheese in the center. Fold the dough over the cheese and seal it.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, parsley, and black pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the buns.
- Place the buns on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add more garlic to the butter mixture.
- These buns are best served warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg