Cheese Buns

Makes 16


Ingredients:

7 cup (800g) strong white bread flour
1 sachet easy blend dried yeast
2 tsp salt
2 tsp caster sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
sesame seeds, to decorate

Cheese filling:
350g kefalotiri cheese, grated
115g haloumi cheese, finely grated
3 tsp plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
4 eggs, beaten


Method:

• To make the filling, place cheeses in a bowl. Add flour, baking powder, mint and nutmeg to cheese. Stir in most of beaten egg to make a stiff paste.
• To make the dough, sift flour into a bowl. Stir in yeast, salt and sugar. Add oil and 2 cup (425ml) tepid water. Mix together, then turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide into 16 pieces; roll out each piece to a 10cm circle.
• Place a little filling in centre of each circle. Pull dough up on 3 sides to make a tricorn shape, with filling showing in centre. Pinch corners together well. Place on oiled baking sheets, cover with oiled plastic wrap and leave in a warm place until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). Brush buns with remaining beaten egg. Scatter with sesame seeds. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.