Low-Point Baked Cheese Buns Directions:
- In a bowl, combine the unsweetened almond milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, melted light butter, and the egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece slightly, place a tablespoon of reduced-fat cheese in the center, and fold the dough around it to form a bun.
- Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops of the buns with a bit of almond milk or beaten egg for a nice golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and the cheese is oozing out.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving to enjoy them at their melty best.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
WW Points Calculation:
- Unsweetened almond milk (1 cup): 1 point
- Active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp): 0 points
- Sugar (1 tbsp): 4 points
- Whole wheat flour (3 cups): 24 points
- Salt (1 tsp): 0 points
- Light butter (2 tbsp): 4 points
- Egg (1 large): 0 points
- Reduced-fat shredded cheese (1 1/2 cups): 8 points
Total Points: 41 points
Servings: 12
Points Per Serving: ~3 points
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
I await your comments! Enjoy!
