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Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls Recipe

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These Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with rich garlic butter and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a savory snack or a delicious side, these rolls combine a tender, slightly sweet dough with a delightful garlic butter infusion and gooey cheese filling, finished with a glossy egg wash for that perfect golden crust.

Ingredients

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Garlic Butter

  • 1 garlic head
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • 30 grams olive oil
  • 50 grams butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

Dough

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

Filling

  • 200 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Prepared garlic butter (from above)

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Butter: Peel and finely mince the garlic head. In a small pan, melt the butter with olive oil over low heat, then add the minced garlic, a sprinkle of salt, and chopped parsley. Cook gently until fragrant but not browned, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
  2. Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, mix the warm milk with active dry yeast and honey. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  3. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, milk powder, salt, and sugar. Add the softened butter, egg yolks, and the activated yeast mixture. Knead the ingredients together until a soft, elastic dough forms, about 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a stand mixer equipped with a dough hook.
  4. First Proof: Cover the dough with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the Rolls: Punch down the dough to release air. Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread a generous layer of the prepared garlic butter over the dough and evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese. Roll the dough tightly from one side to form a log, then cut into equal portions (about 8 rolls).
  6. Second Proof: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Apply Egg Wash: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Beat the egg and brush it gently over the tops of the rolls to achieve a shiny golden crust.
  8. Bake the Rolls: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving warm to enjoy the gooey cheesy center and buttery garlic flavor.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the garlic butter.
  • Make sure not to brown the garlic when melting the butter; low heat helps avoid bitterness.
  • You can substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like provolone or cheddar.
  • Milk powder helps improve the dough texture but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to preserve softness.

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