Stuffed Hedgehog Buns

Preheat the oven to 180 C.

To make the dough, combine 2 cups of flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add in 3 Tbsp of cubed or grated butter, and mix it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Pour cup of milk in the center and mix until the mixture forms into a dough. Place into a bowl, cover, and let the dough rest for half an hour. The dough will become smooth and easy to work with.

While the dough is resting, prepare the filling:
Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a frying pan and add ground chicken breast. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat, then add one small finely chopped onion and cook for 2 more minutes, add in the bell peppers and corn. saute for a minute, add a tablespoon of flour and saute, add 1/2 cup of milk, season with salt and pepper and mix until the ingredients are well combined.

Take off the heat and let cool off completely. Add chopped parsley or cilantro, and mix thoroughly. keep it aside.

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball. Lightly flour the working surface and start forming your chicken buns. by rolling each ball into a 4 inch circle and placing one full Tablespoon of the filling in the middle of each circle, gather edges of circles over the filling, and pinch them together to seal.

Place the buns on a greased baking tray, sealed side down. Shape into hedgehogs, pulling out one end to make noses. Snip all over with scissors to create spines. Press in Cloves for eyes and noses, Lay a sheet of greased cling film on top and leave in a warm place to double in size. Remove film and brush each bun with lightly beaten egg.

Bake at 355F/ 180C for 30 minutes until the buns turn golden brown.
Brush lightly with melted butter as soon as you take them out of the oven. Transfer onto a serving dish and enjoy!

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