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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns

Deliciously fluffy buns filled with creamy garlic cheese and topped with a savory garlic butter sauce, perfect for snacking or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Garlic Butter Topping
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Make the Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
Assemble the Buns
  1. After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
  2. Flatten each piece and place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center. Pinch the dough to seal.
  3. Shape into a bun and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Cover the buns with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake the Buns
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Topping
  1. While the buns are baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and parsley, stirring until fragrant. Remove from heat.
Serve
  1. Once the buns are out of the oven, brush the garlic butter topping generously over the warm buns.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, let the buns cool slightly before serving. These buns are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.

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