Soft and Fluffy Cheese Rolls Recipe

Cheese rolls with herbs on a marble table.

Soft and Fluffy Cheese Rolls Recipe

These cheese rolls are a delightful blend of rich cheddar cheese and savoury tomato and grilled pepper sauce, perfect for any occasion. The dough is soft and airy, making each bite a cheesy, flavourful treat.

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Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 25

Rising time: 1 15

Total Time: 2 5

Servings: Rolls

Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

250 ml (1 cup) whole milk, warm (see notes)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
7 g (2 tablespoon) fast-acting yeast, 1 sachet if using packets
2 eggs, beaten
500-550 g (2 cups) strong flour
½ teaspoon salt
190 g (1 ¼ cups) jar tomato and grilled pepper sauce, see notes
300 g (2 ½ cups) grated cheddar
3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare the Baking Tin:

Preheat your oven to 170ºC (fan) or 180ºC (conventional). Line a 23 cm square baking tin with non-stick baking paper.

Prepare the Dough Mixture:

In a medium bowl, combine the warm milk and melted butter. Ensure the mixture is warm but not hot.
Whisk in the eggs, yeast, and honey into the milk mixture. Set aside for about 5 minutes until the yeast starts to froth.
Add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead the Dough:

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it becomes soft and elastic, bouncing back when gently pressed.

Let the Dough Rise:

Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover with a tea towel or cling film, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes.

Roll Out the Dough:

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ cm thick.

Add Fillings:

Spread the tomato and grilled pepper sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the thyme leaves and grated cheddar on top. Lightly press the cheese into the dough.

Shape the Rolls:

Starting from the long edge closest to you, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the edge to seal. Cut the log into 9 equal rolls.

Second Rise:

Place the rolls cut side up in the lined baking tin. Cover and let rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes.

Bake the Rolls:

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the rolls are golden and cooked through.

Notes

Milk: Whole milk adds richness and softness to the dough. However, skim or semi-skim milk can be used as a substitute.
Sauce Substitute: Pesto or red onion chutney can be used instead of the tomato and grilled pepper sauce.
Variations: To create a pizza roll variation, enhance the rolls by adding extra cheese, herbs, or even some Parma ham.

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