Stuffed Cheese Buns

Ingredients

• 1 cup (235ml) warm water (somewhere between 105�F / 40�C and 115�F / 45�C)
• 2 tablespoons yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 cup (56 grams) melted butter
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (125 grams) whole wheat flour
• 8 ounces (225 grams) cheddar or Gouda cheese, cut into 3/4" chunks
• 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar or Gouda, optional
• 2 tablespoons melted butter, optional
• oregano, optional

Directions

1. In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the water and yeast and let it sit for 10 minutes. Add the sugar, garlic powder, melted butter and oil.
2. Add the salt and flour, half a cup at a time, and mix with the dough hook of your mixer (or by hand). Knead on low for 10 minutes. The dough should not be sticky. If it is, add a little flour at a time until it's no longer sticky. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375�F / 190�C. Divide the dough into 20 pieces and place a �" cheese chunk into the center of each piece. Pinch the edges tightly together.
4. Place the buns on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet, with the pinched side down. Sprinkle the buns with the shredded cheese, which I find unnecessary for the taste but it makes them look a little nicer. Bake for 11 - 15 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
5. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter and sprinkle with oregano, if you like, and serve warm.