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Garlic Cheese Rolls Recipe

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Delicious homemade Garlic Cheese Rolls featuring a soft, fluffy dough enriched with garlic butter and a blend of mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan cheese. These rolls are perfect as a savory snack or an accompaniment to any meal, offering a perfect balance of cheesy, garlicky flavors wrapped in a tender baked roll.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (or use store-bought dough)
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (around 110°F)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt

Garlic Butter

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Cheese Mixture

  • 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella + sharp cheddar)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Dissolve the active dry yeast in warm milk combined with sugar. Let the mixture sit until it becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active and ready to use.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt, ensuring they are evenly mixed.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the softened butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir to begin forming the dough.
  4. Knead Dough: Knead the dough thoroughly until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky. This may take about 8-10 minutes by hand or less if using a stand mixer.
  5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
  6. Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful garlic butter spread.
  7. Mix Cheese: Combine shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese with grated Parmesan in a separate bowl, mixing thoroughly.
  8. Roll Out Dough: Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a large rectangular shape evenly, about ½ inch thick.
  9. Spread Butter: Evenly spread the prepared garlic butter over the entire rolled-out dough, making sure to cover all edges.
  10. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the cheese mixture generously over the garlic butter layer, making sure it is evenly distributed.
  11. Shape Log: Starting from one longer edge, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log shape, sealing the edge to prevent cheese from escaping.
  12. Slice Rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut the log into individual rolls of about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
  13. Arrange in Pan: Place each roll cut side up in a greased baking dish, slightly spaced to allow for expansion during the second rise.
  14. Second Rise: Cover the rolls again and let them rise in a warm spot until they become puffy, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  15. Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
  16. Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  17. Brush with Butter: Optionally, brush the baked rolls with additional garlic butter for an extra glossy and flavorful finish.
  18. Cool and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool for about 5 minutes before serving to enjoy them warm and melty.

Notes

  • For a softer dough, you can substitute some of the all-purpose flour with bread flour.
  • If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, add extra minced garlic to the garlic butter mix.
  • Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Reheat rolls in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to refresh before serving.
  • Feel free to customize cheese blend by adding provolone or fontina cheeses.

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