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Cheddar Dinner Rolls
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Cheddar Dinner Rolls

Cheddar Dinner Rolls combine tender, buttery dough with sharp cheddar cheese folded inside to create soft, flavorful rolls. They have a lightly golden crust and a tender crumb, enriched with garlic powder and cheese for added aroma and savoriness. These rolls work well as a side for various meals or as sandwich bases.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 Rolls
Course: Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 to 2-¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast 1 packet, Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® brand
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup milk whole
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded

Instructions

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  1. Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Instant Yeast, salt and garlic powder in a large bowl; whisk until well combined.
  2. Combine milk, water and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl.
  3. Microwave on HIGH in 15 second increments. If you are using a thermometer, the temperature should be at 120° to 130°F. If you don’t have a thermometer, it should be very warm but not hot to the touch. 
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes to combine.
  5. Add 1/4 cup flour and the cheese; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in just enough of the remaining flour (3/4 to 1 cup) so that the dough will form into a ball. Knead on lightly floured surface until the dough is elastic and springs back when lightly pressed with 2 fingers, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  6. Cover with a towel; let rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Cut dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls using your hands. Do this by bringing the edges of each dough piece underneath to create a taut bubble on top. Place in a greased 8-inch pan.
  8. Cover with a towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  9. Bake in a preheated 375ºF oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan by running a knife around the edges and invert onto a wire rack; brush with additional melted butter and sprinkle with flakey salt.