Description
Soft, golden Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls combine fluffy dough, melty cheese, fragrant garlic, and a generous buttery coating to create a warm, savory treat perfect for dinner sides, snacks, or parties. These rolls deliver a comforting blend of cheesy, garlicky, and buttery flavors with a soft texture and golden crust.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Garlic Butter and Filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or blend)
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, thyme) or red pepper flakes for variation
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar, sprinkle active dry yeast on top, and let it activate until frothy, about 5-7 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and salt. Add softened butter, activated yeast mixture, and egg. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, adding extra flour if sticky. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make Garlic Butter and Prepare Cheese: While the dough rises, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, avoiding browning, then remove from heat. Shred your choice of cheese and have it ready for filling.
- Shape and Fill Rolls: Once the dough has doubled, punch it down gently and roll out on a floured surface into a rectangle roughly 12×15 inches. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into individual rolls about 1.5 inches thick.
- Final Rise and Bake: Place the rolls spaced apart in a greased baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Brush the baked rolls with extra melted butter for a richer finish.
Notes
- Use warm milk (not hot) to properly activate yeast without killing it.
- Knead the dough sufficiently to develop gluten for soft yet structured rolls.
- Cook garlic gently in butter to mellow sharpness and avoid bitterness.
- Distribute cheese evenly for gooey bites in every roll.
- Allow the dough to rise fully for fluffy, light rolls.
- For vegan variations, substitute plant-based butter, milk, and cheese.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerated for 3-5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat rolls in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8-10 minutes or microwave briefly with a damp paper towel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg