Garlic and Herb Cheese Rolls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Rising time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
256 kcal
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
American, International
Garlic and Herb Cheese Rolls
Description
This recipe for Garlic and Herb Cheese Rolls begins by mixing strong white bread flour with fast-action yeast, salt, sugar, and mixed dried herbs such as oregano, thyme, and basil. Warm water and olive oil bring the dough together, which is then kneaded for about seven minutes until smooth and elastic. After the first rise in a warm place, the dough is knocked back and divided into twelve balls placed in an oiled ovenproof skillet. The three cheeses — mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan — are tucked between the rolls before a second proving.
After proving, the rolls are brushed with a garlic butter made from crushed garlic, butter, and herbs, then baked at 175°C (350°F). This method produces warm rolls with a slightly crispy herb-garlic crust and a soft, cheesy interior. The mixed cheeses add complexity, combining mozzarella’s stretchiness, cheddar’s sharpness, and Parmesan’s savory depth.
These rolls work well as a side to soups, salads, or pasta dishes, or enjoyed on their own for a comforting snack. The garlic butter topping ensures extra flavor on the surface without overwhelming the dough's delicate herb notes.
Making the dough by hand requires attention to kneading times and proofing in a warm spot for proper rise. Using a skillet to bake the rolls together gives a pull-apart style bread with cheesy pockets. The recipe can be adapted for dietary needs by substituting dairy-free alternatives or omitting cheese.
Ingredients
- 500 g bread flour plus extra for dusting, strong, white
- 7 g dry yeast fast-action
- 3 teaspoon mixed herbs oregano, thyme, basil etc, dried
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- 325 ml water lukewarm
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- flour extra for dusting
Cheese toppings
- 125 g mozzarella cheese torn into small pieces
- 50 g cheddar cheese grated
- 25 g Parmesan Cheese grated (vegetarian if necessary
For the garlic butter
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 teaspoon mixed herbs dried
Instructions
- Place the flour into a large bowl. Add the yeast and salt on either side (don’t let the yeast and salt touch at this stage as the salt could kill the yeast), and add the herbs and sugar.
- Make a well in the centre and pour in the warm water and oil, then stir to mix (it’s fine for the yeast and salt to touch now).
- Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 7 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
- Form the dough into a ball,then place it into a very lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a tea towel and leave it in a warm place to rise for an hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 175C/350F. Lightly grease an ovenproof skillet (aka ovenproof frying pan) with oil.
- Knock the dough back by kneading it for 2 minutes. Cut the dough into 12 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then place into the skillet.
- Tuck the three types of cheese into the gaps around the rolls.
- Cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place to prove for 30 minutes.
- When the rolls have proved again, melt the butter with the garlic and herbs in a pan, then brush the tops of the proved rolls. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- Use strong white bread flour for best dough structure and rise.
- Keep the yeast and salt separate until mixing to prevent killing the yeast prematurely.
- The combined cheeses—mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan—add layered flavor and texture.
- For a vegan version, replace butter and cheeses with suitable plant-based alternatives or omit cheese altogether.
- Kneading well and allowing proper proofing are important for soft, well-risen rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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