Description
Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns are fluffy, savory delights that combine rich cream cheese with a hint of garlic, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfectly golden brown and irresistibly soft, these buns are ideal as appetizers or side dishes for any meal. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll be able to create these culinary treasures at home and impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and yeast; gradually add milk and melted butter, mixing until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, mix cream cheese with garlic powder and chopped green onions until creamy.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces. Roll each piece into circles, place filling in the center, and seal edges.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Let shaped buns rise for another 30 minutes on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with egg wash before baking for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting cream cheese with spicy pepper spread or adding herbs like dill. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze after baking for later enjoyment.