Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls (Printable View)

Fluffy rolls stuffed with garlic butter and two cheeses

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg

→ Filling

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Topping

14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Prepare:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until mixture becomes foamy.
02 - Stir melted butter, egg, and salt into yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing until soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto floured surface and knead for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
05 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and salt in a bowl during rising time.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll out into 12x16-inch rectangle on floured surface.
07 - Spread cheese and garlic filling evenly over entire surface of dough.
08 - Starting from long edge, roll dough tightly into log shape.
09 - Slice log into 12 equal pieces. Place rolls cut-side up in greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
10 - Cover dish and let rolls rise for 25-30 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F.
11 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and completely cooked through.
12 - Brush hot rolls with melted butter. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dough is incredibly forgiving, even if you are new to yeast baking
  • That moment when you bite into the warm, cheesy center is absolutely worth every minute
02 -
  • If your milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast, so aim for bathwater temperature
  • Letting the dough rise in a slightly warm oven with just the light on works perfectly
03 -
  • Use unflavored dental floss to cut clean slices through the rolled dough without squishing it
  • Rotate the baking dish halfway through baking for even browning

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