GARLIC AND CHEESE ROLLS
Garlic and cheese rolls are the ultimate comfort food—soft, golden, and bursting with savory flavor. This recipe shows you how to make bakery-style rolls at home with simple steps and ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
• All-purpose flour: 500 g / 4 cups
• Warm water (about 40°C / 105°F): 250 ml / 1 cup
• Active dry yeast: 7 g / 2¼ tsp (1 packet)
• Sugar: 10 g / 2 tsp
• Salt: 7 g / 1¼ tsp
• Olive oil or melted butter: 30 ml / 2 tbsp
• Garlic (minced): 15 g / 3 cloves
• Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella): 200 g / 2 cups
• Milk (for brushing): 30 ml / 2 tbsp
PREP TIME
20 minutes (plus 1 hour rising time)
COOKING TIME
20–25 minutes
STEP-BY-STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Activate yeast – Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Combine dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
3. Add wet ingredients – Stir in yeast mixture and olive oil/butter. Mix until dough forms.
4. Knead the dough – Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. First rise – Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
6. Prepare filling – Mix minced garlic with shredded cheese in a small bowl.
7. Shape rolls – Punch down dough, divide into 10–12 portions, flatten each, fill with garlic-cheese mixture, then roll tightly.
8. Second rise – Place rolls on a baking tray, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes.
9. Bake – Brush tops with milk and bake at 190°C / 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
10. Serve warm – Enjoy fresh from the oven or store in an airtight container.
HELPFUL COOKING TIPS
1. Use strong bread flour for fluffier rolls with better structure.
2. Grate cheese finely so it melts evenly inside the rolls.
3. Roast garlic lightly before mixing for a sweeter, milder flavor.
4. Brush with garlic butter after baking for extra aroma and shine.
5. Freeze unbaked rolls after shaping; thaw and bake when needed for fresh results.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER ROLL)
• Calories: ~180 kcal
• Carbohydrates: ~25 g
• Protein: ~7 g
• Fat: ~6 g
• Fiber: ~2 g
DIETARY TAGS
• Vegetarian
• Nut-free
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
• Contains gluten (from flour)
• Contains dairy (from cheese and milk)