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Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls Recipe

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These Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with rich garlic butter and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a savory snack or a flavorful accompaniment to any meal, these homemade rolls feature a sweet and savory yeast dough with a luscious garlic butter spread and cheesy filling, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Garlic Butter

  • 1 garlic head
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 grams (1/4 cup) butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Dough

  • 90 grams (1/3 cup) warm milk
  • 7 grams (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all purpose flour
  • 50 grams (1/2 cup) bread flour
  • 20 grams (3 tbsp) milk powder (optional)
  • 25 grams (2 tbsp) butter, softened
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Filling and Finishing

  • 200 grams (2 cups) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Garlic butter made previously
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Roast garlic: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Place one whole garlic head with the top cut off in a small ramekin, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle a pinch of salt, cover with aluminum foil, and roast for 2 hours until the garlic becomes buttery soft.
  2. Make garlic butter: Once the roasted garlic is cool, squeeze out the soft cloves and mix them with 50 grams of softened butter, chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil from the ramekin. Set aside for later use.
  3. Prepare yeast mixture: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and honey. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  4. Make dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, milk powder (if using), softened butter, salt, egg yolks, and the frothy yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Knead dough: Using a dough hook attached to a mixer on medium speed, knead the dough for 15-20 minutes until it becomes soft, smooth, and elastic.
  6. First proof: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest in a warm environment (around 29°C/85°F) for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
  7. Roll out dough: After the first proof, gently punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 cm (1/8 inch) thickness. Spread the prepared garlic butter evenly over the dough surface.
  8. Add mozzarella: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the garlic buttered dough, ensuring even coverage.
  9. Roll and cut dough: Carefully roll the dough tightly from one end to form a log. Using a sharp knife or dental floss, cut the log into 6 equal portions.
  10. Second proof: Place the rolls cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them with a cloth or plastic wrap and let them proof for another 30 minutes until they are puffy.
  11. Bake: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Brush the tops of the rolls with beaten egg for a glossy finish. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, checking after 20 minutes for a golden brown color.
  12. Decorate: Once baked, brush the rolls generously with the leftover garlic butter and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a bright and flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Roasting the garlic at a low temperature slowly caramelizes it into a sweet, buttery spread that is key to the rich garlic flavor in the rolls.
  • You can substitute mozzarella with other mild melting cheeses like provolone or fontina for variation.
  • Ensure your milk is warm but not hot when proofing the yeast, as high temperatures can kill the yeast.
  • Milk powder is optional but helps improve dough texture and flavor.
  • If you don’t have a mixer, knead the dough by hand for 20-25 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Keywords: Garlic rolls, cheese rolls, homemade bread, garlic butter rolls, mozzarella bread, savory rolls

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