Description
These Homemade Garlic Cheese Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with cheesy garlic flavor. Made with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, these pull-apart rolls are perfect as a side dish for dinners or as a savory snack. The dough is enriched with butter and egg for a tender crumb, and topped with a fragrant garlic parsley butter for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
Cheese Filling
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make Dough: Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky to the touch.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare Rolls: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle about 12 by 18 inches. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the dough surface.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 12 even rolls.
- Second Rise: Arrange the rolls cut side up in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes to puff up.
- Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the rolls bake, mix the melted butter with minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley.
- Brush Rolls: Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the hot rolls generously with the garlic parsley butter to infuse them with flavor and shine.
- Serve: Serve the garlic cheese rolls warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella cheese with provolone or add a pinch of red pepper flakes in the filling for a spicy kick.
- These rolls freeze well after baking; to enjoy later, reheat them in the oven to restore freshness and softness.
