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🧀 Homemade Cheddar Cheese Rolls
🥣 Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Cheese filling
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Optional: pinch of black pepper or chili flakes
Topping
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Extra cheese for sprinkling
- Butter (for brushing after baking)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the dough
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (soft but not sticky).
- Cover and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
2. Shape the rolls
- Punch down the dough and divide into 10–12 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece, add a spoon of cheddar in the center, and seal into a ball.
- Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Second rise
- Cover and let the rolls rest for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Brush rolls with egg wash.
- Sprinkle extra cheddar on top.
- Bake 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Finish
- Brush hot rolls with melted butter for softness and shine.
- Serve warm for the best cheesy pull.
🧡 Tips for best results
- Don’t overbake or they’ll dry out.
- Use good-quality sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.
- Add garlic powder or herbs for extra taste.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🥖 eggless version
- 🧄 garlic cheddar rolls
- 🧀 stuffed cheese burst version (like pizza hut style)
