What do you get when you mix bread, cheese, Hunger Games, cheese, and cheese?
Say it with me: Stuffed Cheese Buns. And guess what, they're really quick and easy to make. And they have cheese.
Sorry I keep making a bunch of Peeta food. You may recall the goat cheese and apple tart from when The Hunger Games came out in theaters.
Don't hate, but I'm not actually on "team Peeta". I mean, don't get me wrong, Peeta's a cool person and everything, but Peeta and I are like... the same person. We're both bakers, we have a great sense of humor, we're really eloquent and good with words (HA), and neither of us would stand a chance on our own in the hunger games.
You know, sometimes I wonder if he's actually my great-great-great grandson. I mean, The Hunger Games is in the future. Maybe I'm the Grandma who will pass down all my recipes to him.
Anyways, even if we weren't related, I need a real man who can protect me from psychopathic teenagers in the woods.
But what food does Gale have to offer? Squirrel stew? Roasted possum butts? I don't think so.
See, since Peeta and I have the same mind, I know exactly what he would bake. And nothing could be more fitting to feast on while you watch The Hunger Games on DVD than Katniss's favorite food: Peeta's cheese buns.
Not that I'm actually going to make these again tomorrow night when we watch the movie. Or does the DVD come out on Saturday? Is it even this week? I guess I'm not a very good fan. Piggie would be ashamed. I guess if she's gotten this far reading this post, she's already fuming about me publicly proclaiming my anti-team-Peeta views, but... what the heck. I made her cheese buns so she should just deal with it.
But Peeta, you still are my grandson, even if I'm not on your "team". So I hope that none of this recipe gets lost to the ravages of time, because the way it is here and now in 2012 is perfection. Not only do they have cheese baked on top like you made them in the book, they also are stuffed with a gooey hunk of cheese. Don't forget that, sonny. It'll win Katniss's heart for sure.
These only take about an hour. First you just make the dough in your mixer and let it knead for about 10 minutes. Then let it rise for about 30 minutes. Then my favorite part, stuffing each one with cheese.
You just roll it into a ball, stick a hunk of cheese in, and then pinch it back together so that it can't escape.
Once it's completely sealed, throw some more cheese on top. After you bake them, make sure you brush them with some butter.
I put some fresh oregano in my butter. Aint it purty?
Anyways, the rest is history. I mean... a dystopian future. Whatever.
And don't forget to save some for Prim.
These look so amazing. Will be trying these ASAP!!
ReplyDeleteI saw that someone had made these from a photo on Instagram and now I'll have to make them, they look so good.
ReplyDeleteFound it on Tumblr and they look AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteWhat should the consistency of the dough be? And should it be easy to form or does it stick to your hands. Sorry first time cook haha
ReplyDeleteIf it's stickier than it looks in that picture where the cheese is being pinched in, just add a little more flour.
DeleteWhat type of yeast did you use? Traditional or quick rise? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI made these. Wow amazing. I pit just a smear of cream cheese too. Absolutely deliciously! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou can also std ff them with brie,fig spread, and some nuts.
ReplyDeleteGahh I'm gonna make these tomorrow with a friend asdfghj so excitedd!!
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering, is it alright to refrigerate the dough after making it and save it for a few days later..?
ReplyDeleteI shared this recipe with my big sister a few months back, and we make them all the time now! (We love our cheese. What can I say?) Thanks for sharing this recipe with the internet! :)
ReplyDeleteThese look so amazing can't wait to try them
ReplyDeleteYUMMY!!!!!!! I HAVE A FEELING I'LL BE NEEDING A LOT MORE CHEESE. WILL MAKE THIS STAT@.@ they look bootiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping traditional yeast works. I wasn't sure what to buy??? They look delicious,hope mine turn out just as good tomorrow:)
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I came across this post via Pinterest and I'm sooooooo glad I did!!! I made them tonight and they were amazing. This is my new base to my yeast roll. I usually use egg, but theses taste so much better.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this!!!
How far do I need to separate these on the cookie sheet to bake them? They look delicious! I'm about to get in my kitchen and start on baking these!
ReplyDeleteCan I use canned biscuits & still achieve same results?
ReplyDeleteMade these and they are scrumptious! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese look delish!! I'm definitely going to make them! Who doesn't love bread and cheese??!! Can't wait to try them. Yummy!!! Thanks. for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCan canned biscuit dough be used?
ReplyDeleteFound these on tumblr and made them. Due to forgetfulness and a thin cupboard, I only used half the yeast and no salt, but they still turned out good. Also they are SO CHEESY. I think I might die of delicious.
ReplyDeleteIs the tablespoons for the yeast and sugar meant to say teaspoons?
ReplyDeleteHere's a tip for the yeast, as someone who's been helping her dad make bread since she was three: if the water is too hot for you, it's too hot for the yeast. Same if it's too cold. Get it to the point where you can just barely stand it, but you can still put your fingers in without yanking them out right away.
ReplyDelete2 Tbl yeast, or 2 tsp yeast?
ReplyDeleteMy cheese always melts out. Any tips?
ReplyDeleteI'm a little late to this party (clearly!) but these looks amazing!! I want to make it now! Do you think you can tell me if you use instant yeast (or what type of yeast)? Thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteI make these with 2 pieces of pepperoni and cheeses inside, and we dip them in marinara sauce. We call them “football food”
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