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Buttery cheese Garlic Rolls

Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls That Everyone Will Devour

These Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls are irresistibly warm and cheesy, making them a meal starter or delightful side dish for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Proofing 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Bread Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it's fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can omit if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1 cup Milk Non-dairy alternatives can work
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Powder Can be omitted
For the Flavor
  • 1 head Garlic Roasted garlic softens flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use to control saltiness
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Can mix with other cheese like Gouda
Optional Extras
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (like Parsley or Thyme)
  • 1/2 cup Additional Cheese Variety Try incorporating Parmesan or Cheddar

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • Foil

Method
 

How to Make Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls
  1. Roast garlic by cutting the top off a whole garlic head, drizzling with olive oil, seasoning with salt, and covering with foil. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 2 hours until golden and fragrant.
  2. Prepare garlic butter by mashing the roasted garlic and mixing it with softened butter, chopped parsley, and a bit of the garlic oil. Set aside.
  3. Proof yeast by combining warm milk, active dry yeast, and honey in a small bowl. Allow to proof for about 10 minutes until foamy.
  4. Mix dough ingredients by combining all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, milk powder, softened butter, salt, and egg yolks with the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10-15 minutes.
  5. First proofing: Cover dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm area for 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Roll and fill: Roll out dough to about 1/4 cm thick, spread garlic butter mixture, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Shape rolls by tightly rolling the dough into a log shape and slicing into 6 even pieces.
  8. Second proofing: Place rolls on a baking sheet, cover, and let them proof for another 30 minutes.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Finish and garnish: Brush with any remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with extra garlic butter for dipping.

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