How to Make Pan Casero | Bolivian Cheese Bun Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used as a substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness and may be more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent and is vegan.

In a large bowl, mix feta, mozzarella, and 1 whole egg until well combined.

Prepare a pre-ferment by mixing milk, yeast, and a portion of flour in a bowl until smooth; cover and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

In a large bowl, combine the pre-ferment, 1 egg, salt, sugar, soft butter, and remaining flour; mix until no dry flour remains.

Knead the dough on a table for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a bowl and check the temperature; it should be around 25 degrees Celsius.

Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour until visibly puffed up.

Divide the dough into 6 pieces for large buns (or 8-10 for smaller ones).

Pre-shape each piece by flattening, folding the edges over the middle, and pinching the seam at the bottom.

Let the pre-shaped buns rest for 20 minutes to relax the gluten.

Shape each bun by stretching it out while keeping the edges thicker.

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius with a fan.

Press the center of each bun to create space for filling, then glaze with a mixture of 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of milk.

Fill each bun with cheese filling, pressing it in evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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