Soft and Fluffy Cheese Rolls
Soft, pillowy bread rolls filled with a savory tomato-pepper sauce, gooey cheddar cheese, and fresh thyme. Perfect for snacking, serving as a side dish, or enjoying as a light meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
250 ml (1 cup) warm whole milk
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp honey
7 g (2 tsp) fast-acting yeast (1 sachet)
2 eggs, beaten
500–550 g (about 4 cups) strong flour
1/2 tsp salt
190 g (1 1/4 cups) jar tomato and grilled pepper sauce
300 g (2 1/2 cups) grated cheddar cheese
3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
Instructions
- Warm the milk gently, then mix with melted butter, honey, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Beat in the eggs, then gradually add flour and salt to form a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and roll into a large rectangle.
- Spread tomato-pepper sauce evenly, sprinkle with most of the cheddar and thyme.
- Roll up tightly into a log and slice into even rolls.
- Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and let rise 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Swap cheddar for mozzarella, gouda, or a cheese blend.
Add mushrooms, olives, or spinach for extra filling.
Use pesto instead of tomato sauce for a different flavor.
Sprinkle parmesan on top for a crispy finish.
Make vegan with plant-based milk, butter, cheese, and egg substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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