Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls, a perfect blend of soft, fluffy dough and gooey mozzarella cheese. These rolls are infused with roasted garlic and fresh herbs, providing an addictive flavor that makes them ideal for any occasion—whether it’s family dinner, a party snack, or simply a comforting treat at home. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can create these delicious rolls that stay soft and flavorful even the next day. Customize them with your favorite herbs for an extra twist and serve them warm to impress your guests every time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six rolls 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 garlic head
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 50 grams butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 90 grams warm milk
- 7 grams active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp honey
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams bread flour
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Roast the garlic: Cut the top off a garlic head, drizzle with olive oil and salt, cover with foil, and roast at 160°C (320°F) for 2 hours until soft.
- Prepare garlic butter by mixing roasted garlic with softened butter and chopped parsley.
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and honey in a bowl; let it proof for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flours, sugar, milk powder (if using), softened butter, salt, two egg yolks, and the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough with a dough hook attachment on medium speed for about 15–20 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a covered bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough to about 0.25 cm thick; spread garlic butter and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Roll into a log shape and cut into six equal portions; let rise again for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F), brush rolls with an egg wash, and bake for about 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg