Check out how to make these delicious & adorable Teddy Bear Sandwich Buns. Fill them with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for the lunchbox!
Thank you to BJ’s Wholesale Club for sponsoring this post
Teddy Bear Sandwich Buns
Aren’t these adorable?
My girls saw these sandwich buns today and they loved them. In fact, they even helped me by painting their cute little features on the teddy bear’s faces.
This recipe is one of those fun end of summer projects that are great to do with kids. The idea is to make a big batch, freeze, and use one by one when school starts.
Who wouldn’t light up if they saw these Teddy Bear Sandwich Buns in their lunchboxes?
They are fairly easy to make and customizable.
The eyes can be made using black olives, sesame seeds, capers, edible markers, food gels, etc. It all depends on your child’s tastes.
Mixing mayo with food coloring works too!
The face is made with cheese.
My daughters requested some Teddy Bear Sandwich Buns, pretzels, carrots, cheese sticks, and apples in their lunch box for the first day of school. I am sure that will fill them up and give them plenty of energy.
I got all of my ingredients, including my favorite sandwich fillings, AND school supplies at BJ’s Wholesale Club
Why? Because it’s a one-stop shopping destination for everything you need at incredible prices. Usually 25% less expensive than the regular supermarket.
They have tons of organic products some from their exclusive brand Wellsley Farms (which I love).
I hope you can try these delicious Cute Teddy Bear Sandwich Buns at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.
Teddy Bear Sandwich Buns
Ingredients
For Buns
- 4 1/2 cups Bread Flour
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 packet Instant Yeast
- 1 Egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup Butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup Milk room temperature
Egg Wash
- 1 Egg lightly beaten
For Decoration
- 2-3 slices White Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Mayo
- Black Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- In the bowl of the mixer add the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix until combined
- Add the egg and the butter while the mixer is running on medium-low
- Slowly add the milk
- Using the dough hook, mix on medium speed for 5-6 minutes or until dough becomes soft and elastic. You'll know the dough is ready when it cleans the sides of the bowl. You can also knead the dough manually on the kitchen counter
- Remove dough from the mixer and place on a large bowl that's been greased with nonstick spray. Sprinkle some flour on top. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and proof in a warm area for 60 minutes
- Place dough on kitchen counter and divide into 10 portions weighing 4 oz each (approx.) Divide the leftover dough into 10 mini balls (for the ears)
- Roll each portion into a ball and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper
- Divide the mini balls in 2 and use a little water to "glue" the ears on each bun
- Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees F
- Brush the buns with the egg wash
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until browned
- Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack
For Decoration
- Using a small round cookie cutter, cut small cheese circles. Use mayo as glue to stick to the bear
- Mix the mayo and coloring until desired color is achieved. Place mixture on a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Pipe the dots for the eyes, the nose and mouth
- Slice the bun in 2 and fill with your favorite sandwich ingredients
Notes
Nutrition
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Cutest meal ever! I used to do cute things for my boys too, but nos as cute as these Teddy bears!
OMG! These are really the cutest. How fun to eat!
They look so yummy, but overall they are totally adorable!
Oh my gosh!! These are so cute. My kids will love these
Thank you Dora!