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SOFT ONION AND POPPY SEED STUFFED BUNS — FLUFFY, SAVORY, AND PERFECT FOR ANYTIME SNACK

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SOFT ONION AND POPPY SEED STUFFED BUNS — FLUFFY, SAVORY, AND PERFECT FOR ANYTIME SNACK

SOFT ONION AND POPPY SEED STUFFED BUNS — FLUFFY, SAVORY, AND PERFECT FOR ANYTIME SNACK

These soft buns filled with a flavorful onion, garlic, thyme, and poppy seed mixture make for a delightful snack or accompaniment. Using leftover dough or fresh dough, they stay soft for days when stored properly and feature a deliciously aromatic filling nestled right in the middle.

🕒 Prep Time: 20 min

⏲️ Rising Time: 1 hour
⏲️ Baking Time: 15 min
🍽️ Yields: 6 buns

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 450 g all-purpose flour
  • 210 ml warm water
  • 60 g melted butter
  • 1 packet (7 g) dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Filling:

  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  • In a bread machine, add all dough ingredients and run the kneading and rising program.
  • If kneading by hand, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, add remaining ingredients, and knead until elastic and dough pulls away from hands.

2. Prepare the Filling

  • Heat oil in a pan and sauté chopped onion with salt until softened.
  • Add crushed garlic and thyme, cook another minute.
  • Stir in poppy seeds and mix well. Remove from heat and cool.

3. Shape and Fill the Buns

  • After dough has risen, divide into 6 equal portions.
  • Shape each portion into a smooth ball by tucking edges underneath.
  • Place buns rounded side up on a parchment-lined surface dusted with flour. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
  • Transfer buns to a baking sheet (they will deflate slightly).
  • Press a wide crater into the center of each bun with your finger.
  • Fill each crater with about 2 teaspoons of the cooled onion and poppy seed filling.

4. Bake

  • Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
  • Place a pot of water on the bottom rack to create steam.
  • Bake buns for 15 minutes.
  • To achieve a golden crust, switch to grill and grill buns for 1–2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.

💡 Tips

  • Leftover dough from other recipes works perfectly here.
  • Adding steam during baking keeps buns soft and moist.
  • Pressing a crater before filling ensures the filling stays put during baking.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Savory breakfasts or snacks
  • Accompanying cheese and meat platters
  • Lunchboxes and casual get-togethers

📝 Final Thoughts

These soft buns with a savory onion and poppy seed filling offer a wonderful combination of fluffy bread and flavorful center. Easy to prepare and delicious fresh or the next day, they’re sure to be a hit at any table.