Print

Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

These Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls are irresistibly soft, fluffy, and filled with roasted garlic butter and gooey melted cheese. Perfect as a comforting side dish or savory snack, they bake up golden with rich layers of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

3 garlic heads, peeled

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Pinch of salt

2 eggs

1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk

2 1/2 tsp (8 g) active dry yeast

1 tbsp honey

Slightly over 1 3/4 cups (230 g) all-purpose flour

1/3 cup (50 g) bread flour

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp granulated sugar

2 1/2 tbsp (35 g) soft, unsalted butter

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup (45 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese

3 1/2 tbsp (50 g) soft, unsalted butter

3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Pinch of salt

Previously roasted garlic

1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 302°F (150°C). Place the peeled garlic heads in a small ramekin, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, cover with foil, and roast for about 1 hour and 45 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add eggs, all-purpose flour, bread flour, salt, and sugar. Knead with a dough hook on medium-low speed for 15 minutes. Add 2 1/2 tbsp soft butter and knead another 10 minutes until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Cover and proof in a warm place (about 80°F/27°C) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Mash the roasted garlic with 3 1/2 tbsp soft butter, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  6. Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the surface, then sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  7. Cut into 6 strips and roll each strip individually. Place in a parchment-lined baking pan. Cover and proof for 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C). Brush rolls with beaten egg and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Substitute bread flour with all-purpose flour if needed; texture may be slightly less chewy.

Add cheddar or provolone for a different cheese flavor.

For a spicy variation, mix chili flakes into the garlic butter.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Freeze individually wrapped rolls for up to 2 months and reheat before serving.

If kneading by hand, knead for 20–25 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Nutrition

Find it online: http://recipesbyjanet.com/buttery-cheese-garlic-rolls/