Heart-Healthy Cheese Buns
Indulge in a guilt-free delight with these **Heart-Healthy Cheese Buns**, a wholesome twist on a traditional favorite. Made with nutrient-packed **whole wheat flour**, **low-fat cheddar cheese**, and a touch of natural sweetness from **honey**, these buns are as delicious as they are nourishing. The recipe swaps heavy ingredients for heart-smart choices like **unsweetened almond milk** and **olive oil**, ensuring fluffy, golden perfection without compromise. With a simple dough-kneading technique and two proofing stages, these buns boast a light, airy texture infused with cheesy goodness. Serve them warm as a snack, alongside soups and salads, or as a healthy base for sandwiches. Perfect for meal preppers and health-conscious foodies, these buns are a testament to how delicious heart-healthy eating can be!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Whole wheat flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 100 grams Low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
- 250 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, instant yeast, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the almond milk, honey, and olive oil. Heat until lukewarm, about 35-40°C (95-104°F). Make sure the mixture is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
Pour the lukewarm liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, gradually integrating them while stirring with a wooden spoon.
Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Fold in the grated low-fat cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
Cover the mixing bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release excess air, then divide it into 8 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a bun. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring enough space between them to rise.
Cover the buns with a damp kitchen towel and let them rise again for another 20 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the buns are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Allow the buns to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 3248 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.8 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 76.8 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1267 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1467 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
