Description
Soft and fluffy sourdough breakfast buns filled with scrambled eggs and melted cheddar cheese. These homemade buns are perfect for brunch, meal prep, or cozy weekend mornings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked scrambled eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine active sourdough starter, warm milk, melted butter, egg, and salt.
- Gradually add all purpose flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece and place a spoonful of cooked scrambled eggs and shredded cheddar cheese in the center.
- Pinch the dough closed to seal and shape into buns.
- Place seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet and let rise for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use an active bubbly starter for best rise.
- Do not overfill the buns.
- Allow full rise time for fluffy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 85mg