Bonnies Ham And Cheesy Brunch Buns Recipes

HAM AND CHEESE BUNS

Steps:

• For the dough: Warm the milk and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over low heat until it is about 100 degrees F (but no more than 110 degrees). Remove the saucepan from the heat, and sprinkle the yeast over the liquid. Sprinkle a pinch of the sugar over the top, and set aside without stirring until foamy, about 5 minutes. Then whisk in the butter and egg yolk.
• Whisk together the flour, remaining sugar and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and stir in the yeast mixture with a wooden spoon until you've made a thick, slightly sticky dough. Turn the dough onto a floured work surface, and knead until soft and elastic, about 6 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball.
• Brush the inside of a large bowl with butter. Put the dough ball in the buttered bowl, turning to coat lightly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, trace a circle the size of the dough ball on the plastic and note the time. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Turn the dough out of the bowl, and knead briefly to release excess air; re-form the dough into a ball, and return it to the bowl. Lightly butter a large piece of plastic wrap, and lay it on the dough. Cover the entire bowl tightly with the rest of the plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to let the dough proof.
• For the filling: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and just beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the leeks with the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the wine and 1/4 cup water, and let the mixture thicken, whisking constantly, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the Gruyere, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer the filling to a medium bowl, and let cool completely. (The filling will firm up a bit, but if it's too warm, it will be difficult to form the rolls.)
• For the rolls: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with the 2 tablespoons softened butter. Turn the dough onto a floured work surface, and press it flat. Roll it into a 10-by-18-inch rectangle, with 1 long edge facing you. Spread the cooled filling evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border on the side opposite you. Sprinkle the ham over the filling. Starting from the side facing you, roll the dough up into a tight roll. Lightly brush the 1-inch border with water, and continue rolling to seal the roll. Fold the ends in just a bit, and if any spots look thicker than others, even out the roll with your hands.
• Cut the roll every 1 1/2 inches with a serrated knife, to make 12 pinwheel slices. Place the slices flat in the prepared pan (put the end pieces cut-side up), spacing them 1 inch apart. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap. Set in a warm place to rise until the slices double in size with no gaps in between, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake the buns until they're golden brown and the tops spring back when pressed lightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

BONNIE'S HAM AND CHEESY BRUNCH BUNS

Steps:

• 1. Let the cream cheese come to room temperature so it is easier to spread.
• 2. Use your favorite bread dough, enough for one loaf of bread and let it rise for about an hour. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
• 3. Plan ahead. Prepare the ham and vegetables. I chop my ingredients small.
• 4. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin in a rectangular size on a cutting board, about 1/4 inch thick.
• 5. Brush melted butter over the dough, and then spread the softened cream cheese over the buttered dough.
• 6. Add the chopped ham to the dough, and press it down into the dough with your fingers.
• 7. Add the chopped broccoli. Press it down.
• 8. This is the cheese I used. You can use whatever you like. Sharp cheddar is wonderful. So is Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack. For a lighter Brunch Bun for a ladies luncheon, select Fontina or Gruyere cheese.
• 9. Add the cheese to the dough. Press it down.
• 10. Add the onions. Press down.
• 11. Add the Parmesan cheese to the dough and pat it down with your fingers. Now, roll it up into a long log. Start rolling it from the long side of the dough as depicted in the photo. Hold it firmly. It will be slightly lumpy. Slice it into 1 1/4 inch slices, as if you were making sweet rolls. Lift carefully with a spatula and place the slices on the parchment paper on the sheet pan. (Lay the slices down)
• 12. Place the slices about 1 1/2 inches apart. Let the slices rise again for about 40 minutes.
• 13. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown on the tops and the bottoms of the buns. Brush warm tops with butter and sprinkle with sea salt. This recipe makes about 16 Brunch Buns.
• 14. Here is how it looks.
• 15. Enjoy!
• 16. Wrap the cooked buns individually in Saran Wrap and place in a container for the fridge.
• 17. You can also store these buns in the freezer. Microwave to thaw.

SAVORY HAM AND CHEESE BREAKFAST ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch round baking dish with nonstick spray.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a rough 8 x 12-inch rectangle.
• Spread the mustard over the dough in an even layer, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning. Top with the cheddar and Swiss cheeses and ham.
• Starting from a long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log crosswise into 8 even pieces. Transfer the rolls to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, and remaining 1 teaspoon everything but the bagel seasoning.
• Remove the rolls from the oven and brush the butter mixture over the tops. Garnish with the chives, if using. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!