Description
Indulge in the heavenly taste of Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns, where fluffy, warm buns envelop a luscious filling of cream cheese and garlic. Perfect for any occasion, these irresistible treats combine savory and slightly sweet flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether enjoyed at brunch or as a late-night snack, these buns promise to impress your guests and elevate your meals with their gourmet touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water (110°F – 115°F)
- 4 tbsp softened butter
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Optional: Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and stir in active dry yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- For the filling, blend softened cream cheese with minced garlic and chopped green onions; taste test for seasoning.
- Once risen, punch down the dough, divide into equal portions, roll into balls, flatten slightly, add filling to the center, and seal tightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange filled buns on parchment-lined baking trays. Let rise again for 20 minutes before baking for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg