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Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls


  • Total Time: 85 minutes
  • Yield: 6 rolls
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulgent rolls filled with roasted garlic and gooey mozzarella, perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

  • Garlic head: 1, roasted
  • Salt: a sprinkle for roasting
  • Olive oil: 30 grams
  • Butter: 50 grams (for the dough) + 25 grams (for garlic butter)
  • Fresh parsley: 1 tablespoon, chopped
  • Warm milk: 90 grams (plus more for an egg wash)
  • Active dry yeast: 7 grams
  • Honey: 25 grams
  • All-purpose flour: 200 grams
  • Bread flour: 50 grams
  • Milk powder: 20 grams (optional)
  • Egg yolks: from 2 eggs
  • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
  • Mozzarella cheese: 200 grams
  • Egg: 1 (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Roast the garlic by cutting off the top, drizzling with olive oil, sprinkling salt, and wrapping in foil. Roast at 160°C (320°F) for 2 hours.
  2. Make garlic butter by mixing roasted garlic with softened butter, parsley, and garlic oil.
  3. In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine flours, sugar, milk powder, butter, salt, egg yolks, and yeast mixture.
  5. Knead the dough on medium speed for 15-20 minutes until soft and smooth.
  6. Let dough proof in a covered bowl for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  7. Roll out the dough to 1/4 cm (1/8 inch) thickness, spread garlic butter, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  8. Roll the dough into a log and cut into 6 portions. Place on a baking sheet.
  9. Cover and let proof for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes.
  11. Brush with leftover garlic butter and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly roasted garlic. These rolls can be frozen for longer storage.

  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: garlic rolls, cheesy rolls, comfort food, baking, appetizers