Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls (Printable)
Fluffy rolls stuffed with garlic butter and melted cheese for a warm, savory side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg
→ Filling
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Topping
14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
# Directions:
01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, approximately 1 hour.
05 - Mix softened butter, minced garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and salt until well combined.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
07 - Spread garlic cheese mixture evenly over the rolled dough.
08 - Starting from a long edge, roll dough tightly into a log.
09 - Cut log into 12 equal pieces. Place cut-side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
10 - Cover and let rise for 25-30 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F.
11 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
12 - Brush hot rolls with melted butter. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cheese gets all gooey and pockets form in the most perfect places
- Your entire house will smell like an Italian bakery decided to move in
02 -
- Resist the urge to add more filling or it will spill out during baking
- Let them cool for just 5 minutes before serving so the cheese sets slightly
03 -
- Use dental floss or unflavored thread to cut clean slices without squishing the dough
- Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly creating better texture