Cucumber Buns

Name: Cucumber Buns
Ingredients: 3 3/4 to 4 c. flour; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 Tbsp. dried chives; 1/2 tsp. dill weed; 1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut up (1 1/2 c.); 1/2 c. sour cream; 1/4 c. water; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt

9 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

3 3/4 to 4 c. flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 Tbsp. dried chives
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut up (1 1/2 c.)
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt

Directions

1

In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, chives and dill weed.
2

In food processor bowl, process cucumber until smooth (should have 3/4 cup).
3

In a saucepan, heat and stir cucumber puree, sour cream, sugar, water and salt until warm.
4

Add to flour mixture.
5

Beat with mixer for 30 seconds on medium.
6

Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
7

Using spoon, stir in as much of remaining flour as you can.
8

Knead; shape into ball.
9

Place in greased bowl. Cover; let rise until double (45 minutes).
10

Punch down; turn onto floured surface.
11

Cover for 10 minutes.
12

Shape into 12 balls; arrange on baking pan.
13

Cover; let rise until nearly double (30 minutes).
14

Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.