5 from 46 votes
Garlic and Herb Cheese Rolls
Garlic and Herb Cheese Rolls are soft yeasted rolls enhanced with mixed dried herbs and a blend of three cheeses tucked in during baking. The dough is kneaded until elastic, left to rise, then divided and arranged in a skillet before topping with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. A garlic butter mixture brushed on top adds a savory finish after baking, creating rolls with a flavorful crust and tender crumb.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rising time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American, International
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% 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.