Cheesy Chive Brat Buns | Homemade Brat & Hot Dog Bun Recipe

Today we will be making some Homemade Cheesy Chive Brat Buns. These Delicious Herb & Cheese Buns would work nicely at your next Cookout, BBQ or Tailgate Party! They add some great flavor for Brats, Hot Dogs or even Hamburgers, depending on the shape you create for the 2nd rise of these homemade buns. Give this Recipe a try for a Fun & Flavorful way to use up some fresh herbs from the garden, or to add a little something extra to your next grilled out meal!
This Cheesy Chive Brat Bun Recipe is gone over, step by step in this video on YouTube. Check it out by following the link below!
Cheesy Chive Brat Buns | From Scratch Baking | Homemade Brat & Hot Dog Bun Recipe
Cheesy Chive Brat Buns
These Delicious Herb & Cheese Buns would work nicely at your next Cookout, BBQ or Tailgate Party!
Ingredients
Yeast Mixture
- 1/4 Cup Water (110 Degrees)
- 3/4 Cup Milk (110 Degrees)
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 Packet) Active Dry Yeast
- 2 Tbl Sugar
Eggs
- 2 Eggs
Flour Mixture
- 4 Cups Flour
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 Cup Chives (fresh, chopped)
- 1/4 Cup Gruyere Cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 Cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 Cup (1/2 Stick) Butter (softened) - add a Tbl at a time
Instructions
- Combine Yeast Mixture Ingredients, stir and allow to bloom about 5 min; a frothy top will result
- Mix the Eggs into the Yeast Mixture and set aside
- Add the Flour Mixture ingredients (Flour, Salt, Chives, Gruyere & Cheddar Cheese) to a mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl
- Then mix in the Yeast & Egg Mixture and 1 Tbl of Butter at a time until combined
- Continue to mix the Cheesy Chive Brat Bun Dough until soft dough result
- Cover with a towel and rise until doubled (@1-2 hours)
- Turn dough out onto a silicone mat/counter, divide into dough portions and shape into desired style bun
- Place the Cheesy Chive Brat Buns into a Baking Pan, spread butter or spray with avocado oil to prevent drying out & will help create a nice golden top when baking
- Cover the Buns with a towel and allow these shaped dough portions to rise a second time for @1 hour; they will fill in the pan nicely during this rise
- Bake the Brat Buns at 350 Degrees for 30-40 min or until golden brown on top and @190 Degrees internal temperature
- Allow the Cheesy Chive Brat (or Hot Dog) Buns to cool on a cooling rack, slice and enjoy!
These Delicious Herb & Cheese Buns would work nicely at your next
Cookout, BBQ or Tailgate Party!
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