The prep time is approx. an hour. But because this is a yeast bread, the dough must be left to rise twice. The first time it must rise for 2 hours and the second time for 1 1/2 hours. These buns are definitely worth the time!! They are fabulous.
Quantity
20
Quantity Unit
2 baking sheets
Prep Time (minutes)
60
Cook Time (minutes)
30
Ready In (minutes)
90
Gunn's Bakery Cheese-Onion Buns
Dough
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
2
cups
milk (warm)
2
tablespoons
granulated sugar
1
package
yeast, active dry or 1 tbsp
1/3
cup
sugar
3
large
eggs
6
1/2
cups
all-purpose flour
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
Combine milk and sugar. Sprinkle with yeast and let stand for 10 min or until frothy.
2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using electric mixer, beat 1/3 cup sugar and 2 of the eggs for 7 min or until thick and pale yellow. Stir in yeast mixture, oil and salt. Stir in enough flour to make firm, slightly sticky dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
3
Knead, adding flour as required, for 10 - 12 min or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover and let rise for 2 hours.
4
Punch down, divide in half. Roll out each half on a lightly floured surface into 16 x 12 inch rectangles. Brush each with half the melted butter, leaving 1/2 inch border; sprinkle each with half of the cheese and poppy seeds. Beat remaining egg; brush over long edges. Starting at long side, roll up tightly, pinch seam to seal. Cut into 3/4" thick slices and place on greased baking sheet.
5
Cover and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Brush lightly with egg. Sprinkle with sliced onions. Top each bun with 1 tsp mayonnaise. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 min or until golden brown and bottoms sound hollow when tapped. Let cool on racks. Makes 20 buns.
