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Guyanese Cheese Roll

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 15
Calories: 313 kcal
Course: Others

Ingredients

For the pastry:
  • 4 cups flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup cold water
For the filling:
  • 1 8- oz block extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown mustard
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 wiri wiri pepper
  • 1 egg

Instructions

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  1. All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  2. Add the flour and salt to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  3. Cut the butter into chunks and add the flour. Add the shortening as well.
  4. Using a fork, pastry cutter, or your hands, cut the ingredients together until the butter and shortening are very small, pea-like chunks throughout.
  5. Add roughly ½ cup cold water and mix to combine into a thick dough.
  6. If the mixture is still too dry to stick together, add a tiny bit of water at a time and mix again. If it's too wet, add a little bit of flour.
  7. Flour a clean surface and turn the ball of dough out onto it. Use your hands to knead the dough extra thoroughly, making sure it's a solid ball.
  8. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least an hour to chill.
  9. When you're ready you can prepare the cheese filling. Grate the cheese and add to a bowl.
  10. Add the ground pepper, mustard, flour, garlic powder, and parsley.
  11. Cut the wiri wiri pepper in half to destem and deseed it. Finely chop it and add it to the cheese.
  12. Mix all the cheese ingredients well.
  13. Preheat your oven to 350F and remove the dough from the fridge.
  14. On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to be about 1/8th inch thick. It should be thin enough to cook evenly but thick enough so it doesn't rip when you shape the rolls.
  15. Cut the dough into 16 equal rectangles.
  16. Crack the egg into a small bowl, add a few drops of water, and beat with a fork until mixed.
  17. Use a pastry brush to brush the edges of each dough portion with egg.
  18. Spoon 1-2 tbsp of cheese mixture down the center of each dough rectangle, then fold hotdog-length in half so the edges of dough touch.
  19. Use a fork to press the edges of dough together.
  20. Place the rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the remaining egg on top.
  21. Put in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. The tops should be golden brown and the edges slightly crispy.
  22. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack to continue cooling.
  23. Serve warm, but be careful as the cheese inside will be very hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 243mg (10%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 382IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313

% Daily Value*

Calories 313kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 243mg 10%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 382IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 130mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.