If you feel like adding some cheesy baked goodies to your brunch that are very quick to make, these will do the trick! The yogurt makes them light and airy with a slight tang, and you should get a crispy outside with a warm center. They are irresistible straight from the oven, so although this recipe will make 10–12 buns, it might be worth doubling it! If you make them in advance, warm them in the oven for 5–7 minutes just before eating, and it will be like they’re freshly baked.
Ingredients
Servings 11
- 4 heaped tablespoons plain yogurt 110ml/3¾fl oz/ scant ½ cup
- 3 heaped tablespoons cream cheese 100ml/3½fl oz/ scant ½ cup
- ½ cup grated mature Cheddar cheese (70g/2½oz
- ½ cup self-raising/ self-rising flour 70g/2½oz
- ½ cup ground almonds 50g/1¾oz
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons za’atar plus 1 teaspoon to sprinkle on top
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Cheese and Za’atar Mini Buns
Amount per Serving
Calories
86
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
146
mg
6
%
Potassium
65
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
82
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.
- In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt and cream cheese. Add the grated Cheddar, the flour, ground almonds, salt, and za’atar, and mix again.
- Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Wet your hands, take a spoonful of the mixture, and roll it into a ball. Place on the lined baking tray and press it a little to flatten out. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the buns, then sprinkle with a little more za’atar and the nigella seeds.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until they are golden. Serve warm.
Recipe and photo courtesy of My Tel Aviv Table.
