Cheesy Garlic Rolls
Delicious homemade cheesy garlic rolls with a soft interior and golden crust, perfect as a side or snack.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed to 100-110F)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- salt to taste salt
- black pepper to taste black pepper
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing warm milk, sugar, and yeast; wait until foamy (~8-10 min).
- Add egg, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture; mix until dough forms.
- Knead in softened butter, then let dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled (~60-90 min).
- Prepare garlic butter with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Roll out dough, spread garlic butter, add cheeses, then roll and cut into 8 pieces.
- Arrange rolls in a greased pan, let rise (~25-35 min), then brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 min until golden.
- Melt remaining garlic butter and brush over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure dough is kneaded until smooth and rises properly for soft, fluffy rolls.