Buttery cheese garlic rolls (Print-Friendly Version)
Fluffy rolls filled with mozzarella and garlic butter, perfect as a savory snack or appetizer.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Garlic Butter
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1 head garlic
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dough
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1/3 cup warm milk (about 38°C/100°F)
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup bread flour
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3 tablespoons milk powder (optional)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 egg yolks
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 tablespoon sugar
→ Filling
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Garlic butter (prepared)
→ Egg Wash
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1 egg
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Place whole garlic head, top cut off, in a ramekin. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, cover with foil, and roast for 2 hours until soft.
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When garlic is roasted, squeeze cloves from skin and mix with softened butter, chopped parsley, and 2 tablespoons of the garlic-infused oil. Set aside.
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In a bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and honey. Let stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
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In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, milk powder, softened butter, salt, egg yolks, and the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
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Knead the dough on medium speed using a dough hook for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and smooth.
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Place dough in a covered bowl and let it rise in a warm environment (approx. 85°F / 29°C) for 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
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Roll dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (0.25 cm). Evenly spread prepared garlic butter over the surface.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the garlic butter. Roll dough tightly into a log.
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Cut the rolled dough into 6 equal pieces using a knife or dental floss.
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Place rolls on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for an additional 30 minutes until puffy.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush rolls with beaten egg wash and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Check doneness starting at 20 minutes.
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Brush baked rolls with leftover garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For best results, ensure the milk is warm but not hot when activating yeast to avoid killing the yeast.