Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast (or 1 packet)
  • 1 pinch ginger (ground)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk (110F, divided use)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (cut into small chunks)
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour (you may need up to 3 1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup instant potato flakes (unflavored)
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1 can fruit pie filling - your choice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Instruction

  • Add the yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ginger to 1/4 cup warm milk and set aside.
  • Put the remaining milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until the butter melts.
  • Let cool to 110F. It should feel comfortably warm to when you drop a few drops on your wrist.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine 2 cups of the flour with the salt, sugar, and potato flakes.
  • Add the yeast mixture and the cooled milk mixture and stir until blended.
  • Add the egg and blend it in.
  • Add another 1/3 cup of flour. The dough will be sticky.
  • Switch to the dough hook.
  • Add flour a tablespoon or two at a time until the dough doesn’t stick to the sides of the bowl.
  • Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. It will still be a little sticky especially on the bottom.
  • Remove from the mixer bowl and form into a ball.
  • Rub the ball with melted butter then place it in a greased bowl.
  • Turn the ball over once.
  • Cover the bowl loosely with a clean tea towel.
  • Let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
  • Punch dough down.
  • Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces
  • Roll into balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Brush with butter, cover loosely with tea towels or plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Make indentations in the buns and fill with cheese mixture or fruit filling.
  • Sprinkle with crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 425F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully.