Description
Soft, fluffy rolls packed with aromatic roasted garlic and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for any meal or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 garlic head
- Sprinkle of salt
- 30 grams olive oil
- 50 grams butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 90 grams warm milk
- 7 grams active dry yeast
- 25 grams honey
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams bread flour
- 20 grams milk powder (optional)
- 25 grams butter (for the dough)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Garlic butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and roast the garlic for about 2 hours until buttery soft.
- Mix roasted garlic with softened butter, chopped parsley, and reserved garlic oil to create garlic butter.
- Prepare the yeast mixture by combining warm milk, active dry yeast, and honey; let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, milk powder (if using), softened butter, salt, egg yolks, and yeast mixture; mix to form dough.
- Knead the dough at medium speed for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and smooth.
- Place the dough in a covered bowl to proof for 1 hour and 30 minutes in a warm place.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 cm thick, spread garlic butter evenly, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Roll the dough into a log and cut into 6 equal portions.
- Place rolls on a lined baking sheet, cover lightly, and let proof for 30 minutes.
- Brush rolls with egg wash and bake at 175°C (350°F) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm rolls with leftover garlic butter and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
These rolls make a fantastic side for any meal or a delicious snack on their own. Serve warm with marinara or garlic dipping sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheese rolls, garlic rolls, bread, snack, appetizer