These beloved treats are a staple in our household, and it's easy to see why. Imagine a soft, ricotta-infused dough enveloping a tantalizing filling of scrambled eggs, smoky local bacon, fiery Calabrian chilis, and fragrant garden chives. What really takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness is the addition of everything bagel seasoning, adding that irresistible combination of flavors reminiscent of your favorite bagel shop! These buns are perfect for those busy mornings when you need a portable and satisfying breakfast. Whether you're rushing out the door or enjoying a lazy weekend brunch, these buns will satisfy your cravings and fuel you for the day ahead!
Ricotta Bread Dough
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
3/4 cup lukewarm milk (preferably around 100 degrees)
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp honey
1/4 cup sugar
7 g dry active yeast
2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning, to garnish
1 tbsp cream, to help make the bagel seasoning stick
In a measuring cup, stir yeast and honey into lukewarm milk until dissolved
Let bloom for 5 minutes
In a separate mixing bowl, stir to combine sugar, bread flour, and salt
Add yeast mixture into the dry ingredients
Work yeast/water mixture into dough briefly before adding in ricotta cheese
Once combined thoroughly, cover and proof for 45 minutes-1 hour
Cook your filling and allow to cool before the next step
Portion dough into 2 oz dough balls and roll out to 1/4 inch in thickness
Stuff with 1-1 1/2 tablespoons of Bacon Egg + Chive Filling and seal thoroughly at the bottom
Place on a baking sheet and proof for 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Brush rolls with cream and coat thoroughly with everything bagel seasoning
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until desired level of doneness
Bacon Egg + Chive Filling:
10 whole eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
8 oz bacon, cut into small pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp Calabrian chili paste
2 tsp fresh chives
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Crack eggs into a mixing bowl and whip thoroughly with milk + ricotta cheese
Preheat a cast iron skillet or frying pan to medium heat and render bacon pieces
Once bacon is nearly fully rendered, add in chopped onions + garlic
Cook until onions are translucent
Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in eggs, the key for a nice creamy scrambled egg is consistent stirring!
Once eggs have nearly completely formed into curds, stir in parmesan cheese, Calabrian chili paste, chives, sea salt, and pepper
Remove from heat and allow to cook before filling into Ricotta Bread Dough
