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Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls

Indulge in warm, fluffy rolls oozing with mozzarella and infused with roasted garlic. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Butter
  • 1 head garlic head Roasted for sweetness
  • 30 grams olive oil
  • 1 sprinkle salt
  • 50 grams butter Plus more for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dough
  • 90 grams warm milk
  • 7 grams active dry yeast Or instant yeast
  • 25 grams honey
  • 200 grams all-purpose flour
  • 50 grams bread flour
  • 20 grams milk powder Optional
  • 25 grams butter Softened
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 200 grams mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Method
 

Roasting Garlic
  1. Place one whole garlic head (cut the top off) in a ramekin. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, cover with aluminum foil, and roast at 160°C (320°F) for 2 hours until buttery soft.
Making Garlic Butter
  1. Once the garlic is cool, mix it with softened butter, chopped parsley, and a couple of tablespoons of garlic oil, then set aside.
Preparing Yeast Mixture
  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and honey. Let it proof for about 10 minutes until frothy.
Mixing Dough Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, milk powder, softened butter, salt, two egg yolks, and the yeast mixture.
Kneading Dough
  1. Use a dough hook attachment and knead the dough on medium speed for 15-20 minutes until soft and smooth.
Proofing Dough
  1. Place the dough in a covered bowl and let it rise in a warm place (around 29°C or 85°F) for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
Rolling Out Dough
  1. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 cm (or 1/8 inch) thickness and spread the prepared garlic butter evenly over the surface.
Adding Mozzarella
  1. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and tightly roll the dough into a log.
Cutting Dough
  1. Slice the dough into 6 equal portions with a knife or dental floss.
Second Proofing
  1. Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet, cover, and let them proof for another 30 minutes until puffy.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Brush the rolls with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes (check after 20 minutes).
Decoration
  1. Brush the baked rolls with the leftover garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

These rolls are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for about a month. Reheat in the oven when ready to serve.