Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls (Printable)
Soft fluffy rolls with garlic butter and melted cheese filling
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg
→ Filling
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Topping
14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
# How to Make:
01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and activated.
02 - Whisk in melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually incorporate flour until a soft, shaggy dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 7-8 minutes until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in volume, approximately 1 hour.
05 - While dough rises, mix softened butter, minced garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and salt until well combined into a spreadable paste.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over entire surface, leaving a small border at edges.
07 - Starting from a long edge, roll dough tightly into a cylinder, pinching seam to seal.
08 - Cut log into 12 equal portions using a sharp knife or dental floss. Place rolls cut-side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
09 - Cover dish with towel and let rolls rise for 25-30 minutes until puffy and noticeably expanded. Preheat oven to 350°F during final 10 minutes.
10 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until tops are golden brown and centers are fully cooked through.
11 - Immediately brush hot rolls with melted butter, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- These rolls transform simple dinner into something people talk about weeks later
- The dough is foolproof enough for beginners but impressive enough for company
- That moment when the cheese bubbles out during baking is basically pure joy
02 -
- Check your water temperature, because hot water kills yeast and cold water makes it sleepy
- Do not skip the second rise, or the rolls will be dense instead of fluffy
- Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the rolls for clean slices
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to cut clean rolls without squishing the dough
- Space rolls evenly in the pan so they rise uniformly
- Brush the butter topping on immediately while the rolls are piping hot