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Joe Rooney

Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls Easy and Irresistible

Buttery cheese Garlic Rolls are incredibly soft, fluffy, and loaded with melted, bubbly mozzarella cheese, making them truly irresistible. This Quick Bread recipe is perfect for any occasion and easy to bake at home. Enjoy these Easy Bread Rolls as a delightful appetizer or snack that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 1 garlic head
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 grams (1/4 cup) butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 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
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 200 grams (2 cups) mozzarella cheese
  • Garlic butter (from above)
  • 1 egg

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Cut the top off a whole garlic head; place in a ramekin.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil and roast garlic for 2 hours until soft.
  5. Mix roasted garlic with softened butter, chopped parsley, and 2 tbsp garlic oil to make garlic butter; set aside.
  6. In a bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and honey; let proof for 10 minutes until frothy.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, milk powder (optional), softened butter, salt, egg yolks, and the yeast mixture.
  8. Knead dough on medium speed for 15-20 minutes until soft and smooth.
  9. Place dough in a covered bowl; proof in a warm place (29°C/85°F) for 1 hour 30 minutes until doubled in size.
  10. Roll out dough to 1/4 cm (1/8 inch) thickness.
  11. Spread prepared garlic butter evenly over dough.
  12. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over buttered dough.
  13. Roll dough tightly into a log.
  14. Cut log into 6 equal pieces using a knife or dental floss.
  15. Place rolls on baking sheet; cover and proof for 30 minutes until puffy.
  16. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  17. Brush rolls with beaten egg wash.
  18. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  19. Brush baked rolls with leftover garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

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