Cheesy Buns

Directions

1. 1
   mix yeast, water, and sugar and set aside for 5 min
2. 2
   mix flour, onion, and spices.
3. 3
   add yeast mix and oil to flour mix all at once and stir until dough forms.
4. 4
   knead until smooth and elastic and not too sticky, adding more flour if needed. cover with a dish cloth and leave in a warm place (like your oven that was left on the lowest setting for 5 min but be sure to put an oven mitt under the bowl) for about 30 min or until doubled in size.
5. 5
   punch down dough and place on a lightly floured surface. roll out into about a 1/4 inch thick rectangle and sprinkle about 1 1/2 cups of the cheese over top.
6. 6
   roll up lengthwise like a jelly roll and cut into 1 1/2 inch slices (these tend to spread sideways rather than up). place into a greased pan, about an inch apart so when they spread they'll be just touching. i used the bottom of a roasting pan since my lasagna pan was a bit too small. return to the warm place until doubled again (probably more like 20 min this time).
7. 7
   top with the remaining cheese now that there's enough surface area to put it.
8. 8
   bake at 325 for about 30 min or until exposed bread bits are starting to turn a bit golden, cool and pull apart carefully.