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Sri Lankan Seeni Sambol Buns
Soft, slightly sweet bread buns stuffed with intensely flavorful, sweet and spicy caramelized onion relish (seeni sambol).
- Prep
- 90 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 110 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- sri lankan
Ingredients
Scaled for 8 servings
- bread flour
- yeast
- sugar
- butter
- milk
- seeni sambol (caramelized onions)
- egg (for wash)
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Stand mixer (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make Dough
Knead flour, yeast, sugar, milk, and butter into a soft dough. Let it rise until doubled in size.
- 2
Divide & Fill
Punch down dough and divide into 8 portions. Flatten each, place a spoonful of seeni sambol in the center, and pinch to seal.
- 3
Second Proof
Place sealed side down on a baking tray. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 4
Bake
Brush with egg wash. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Cooking Tips
- The seeni sambol must be completely cool before filling the buns, otherwise the dough will melt.
- Ensure the seal is very tight at the bottom.
Variations
- Fish Buns (Malu Paan): Fill with the same spicy fish mixture used for rolls, and shape into a triangle.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- A classic tea-time bakery item in Sri Lanka.
Nutrition Estimate
280 calories · 6g protein · 45g carbs · 9g fat · 3g fiber per serving
