Homemade Cheddar Cheese Rolls
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Bread:
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons rapid-rise yeast
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter
2 large eggs
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese cut into cubes
For the Topping:
1/4 cup butter melted
1 garlic clove minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Mix the dry stuff – In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir it all together.
Warm the milk – In a small pot, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add milk and warm until it feels like a warm bath on your wrist (110-115°F).
Make the dough – Pour warm milk into flour mixture. Beat with a mixer for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Add eggs and beat until well mixed.
Add more flour – Slowly add remaining flour, one cup at a time. Stop when dough pulls away from the bowl but still feels slightly sticky.
Let it rise – Put dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
Shape the rolls – Turn dough onto counter and divide into 32 pieces. Flatten each piece, put a cheese cube in center, and pinch tightly to seal.
Second rise – Place rolls on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
Make garlic butter – While rolls rise, melt 1/4 cup butter with minced garlic. Mix Parmesan and parsley in a small bowl.
Bake them – Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Finish perfectly – Brush hot rolls with garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Serve warm!
