Teddy Bear Sandwich Buns

These teddy bear sandwich buns are soft, fluffy, and shaped into adorable bears. A fun and creative lunchbox idea for kids made with homemade bread.

Course Breads

Cuisine American

Keyword breads, buns, cute sandwich buns, fun food for kids, hamburger buns, homemade bread buns, kids lunchbox ideas, lunchbox snacks, sandwich bread, teddy bear buns

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 15

Proofing time 1 30

Total Time 27

Servings buns

Calories 332kcal

Author Tiffany bendayan

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

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a mixer bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
Add egg and butter while mixing on medium-low speed.
Slowly pour in the milk.
Using a dough hook, mix for 5–6 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic.
Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes.
Divide dough into 10 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Use remaining dough to form small balls for the ears.
Shape each portion into a ball and place on a lined baking sheet.
Attach the ears using a little water to seal.
Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Brush with egg wash.
Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack.

Decoration

Cut small circles of cheese for the face.
Mix mayonnaise with food coloring and pipe facial features.
Slice buns and fill with your favorite sandwich ingredients.

Notes

Dough should be soft but not sticky; add a little flour if needed.
Make sure ears are well attached, or they may separate during baking.
Do not overbake or buns will lose softness.
Buns can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Thaw at room temperature or warm slightly before serving.

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