Cheddar Spinach bell pepper spicy Buns!

Another savory snackable bun!

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups bread flour
• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoon active yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup spinach chopped or frozen cut leaf
• 3/4 cup shredded mild cheddar
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 thai chili chopped
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds( Ajwain)

Directions:

1. Warm 1/2 cup of water and add in the yeast. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flours and spices and keep aside.
3. In a pan, melt 1 teaspoon butter and lightly cook the bell pepper and chili for 5 minutes until the bell pepper starts to brown on the edges. Add in the spinach, pinch of salt and some garlic powder and cook for another 2 minutes. Keep the mixture to cool before adding to the flours.
4. Add the cooled bell pepper spinach mixtures to the flours.
5. Add in the shredded cheese and mix well.
6. Add in the yeast mixture and knead into a soft dough. Add more water if needed.
7. Place dough in well greased and covered container for an hour to rise until doubled.
8. Punch the dough down and make small balls.
9. Tuck the sides of each ball under to get a better upward rise from the bun.
10. Place the balls half an in inch apart on a baking tray.
11. Cover with towel and let rise for another 45 minutes.
12. Bake at 360 degrees F for about 25 minutes or until the tops are brown and the buns sound hollow!
13. Enjoy with butter, olive oil or just a toasted snack!!