Ingredients for Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Buns
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup melted bacon grease
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Dried Oregano
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
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How to Make Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Buns
- Warm 1 cup of milk in a microwave-safe bowl until warm (around 105-115°F). Stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar until dissolved.
- Add 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast to the warm milk mixture. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with ¼ cup melted bacon grease (or butter), 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder.
- Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup of flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12x18 inch rectangle, about ½ inch thick.
- Spread ½ cup of ranch dressing evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with 4 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup chopped green onions.
- Tightly roll up the dough, starting from the long side. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the buns in the prepared dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until almost doubled in size. (If making overnight, cover and refrigerate after step 11. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before baking.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Just before baking, sprinkle the buns with ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- **Shortcut:** Use 1 pound of pre-made white bread dough. Skip to step 7, rolling out the dough and adding the fillings.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
24g
Carbs
9g
