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Pepperoni Cheese Scallion Buns
5 from 15 votes

Pepperoni Cheese Scallion Buns

Pepperoni Cheese Scallion Buns combine a soft, yeasted dough with savory fillings of pepperoni, shredded cheese, and chopped scallions. The dough is enriched with egg and oil, kneaded until smooth, and allowed to rise before shaping. Each bun is rolled around a pepperoni stick with cheese and scallions added, creating a flavorful, handheld snack with a pleasing chew and melty filling ideal for casual meals or snacks.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 58 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, American, Canadian

Ingredients

Dough:
  • 250 ml milk lukewarm, whole
  • 15 g granulated sugar
  • 8 g active dry yeast
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg large
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 60 ml avocado oil
Filling:
  • 1 C cheese your choice, shredded
  • 10 pepperoni about 4.5" in length, sticks
  • 2 talks green onion chopped, or scallions
Egg wash:
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds optional

Instructions

Make the dough:
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  1. In a bowl, add the warmed milk, granulated sugar and yeast. Give it a stir and let the yeast activate and become bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  2. To a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook attachment, add the flour, egg, salt, and oil.
  3. Add in the activated yeast mixture and knead until the dough becomes smooth and shiny, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover with a tea towel.
  5. Let the dough rise in a warm location until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours, depending on how warm it is.
Shape and assemble:
  1. Once the dough has proofed, divide into 10 equal portions.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F/191°C.
  3. Roll each portion into a oblong square, about 4.5" by 4".
  4. Place a pepperoni stick at one end (the wider end) and cut a few slits perpendicular to the pepperoni.
  5. Add cheese and scallions to the pepperoni.
  6. Working from the end with the pepperoni, roll the dough up and place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Repeat with the remainder.
  8. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let it rise in a warm location, until slightly puffy, about 20 minutes.
  9. Lightly brush the tops of the buns with beaten egg.
  10. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
Bake:
  1. Bake the buns at 375°F/191°C for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Information

Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 130mg (5%) Potassium 137mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 193IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 130mg 5%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 193IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.