Cheese Rolls (6) Recipe
Make Cheese Rolls (6) Recipe in just 2h 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Topping / Finish
Method
Dough
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Activate yeast
In a small bowl combine warm water (temperature about 100–110°F / 37–43°C), warm milk and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the surface, stir gently, and let sit 5–7 minutes until foamy.
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Mix dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
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Combine dough
Add the foamy yeast mixture, melted butter and the egg to the flour. Stir with a wooden spoon or use a stand mixer with a dough hook until the dough comes together. If dough is very sticky, add up to 2 tbs more flour, a tablespoon at a time; if very dry, add 1–2 tbs water.
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Knead
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic (or knead 4–5 minutes in a stand mixer on low). Shape into a ball.
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Filling
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Prepare filling
While the dough rises, combine grated cheddar, shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Assemble & Bake
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Shape rolls
After the dough has doubled, gently punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 12 x 8 inches. Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the long edge. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
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Portion
Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the log into 6 equal pieces. Place each roll cut-side up (or seam-side down, your preference) into a lightly greased 9-inch round cake pan or a baking sheet lined with parchment, leaving a little space between rolls for expansion.
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Second rise
Cover the assembled rolls loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and let rise in a warm place until puffy, about 25–35 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 10 minutes of the rise.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 18–22 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted inside. If the tops brown too quickly, tent with foil for the last 5–7 minutes.
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