Description
Soft, fluffy rolls filled with sweet roasted garlic butter and gooey melted cheese, baked until golden brown. These rich and aromatic rolls make a comforting side dish or a stunning centerpiece for gatherings.
Ingredients
3 garlic heads, peeled
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk
2 1/2 tsp (8 g) active dry yeast
1 tbsp honey
Slightly over 1 3/4 cups (230 g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (50 g) bread flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 1/2 tbsp (35 g) soft unsalted butter
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup (45 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 1/2 tbsp (50 g) soft unsalted butter
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Pinch of salt
Roasted garlic (from above)
1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 302°F (150°C). Place the peeled garlic heads in a ramekin, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, cover with foil, and roast for about 1 hour and 45 minutes until soft and caramelized. Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until foamy.
- Add eggs, all-purpose flour, bread flour, salt, and sugar. Knead with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook on medium-low speed for about 15 minutes.
- Add 2 1/2 tablespoons soft butter and continue kneading for another 10 minutes until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
- Cover the dough and let it proof in a warm place (around 80°F/27°C) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the garlic butter by mashing the roasted garlic with 3 1/2 tablespoons soft butter, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Roll the proofed dough into a rectangle. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the surface and sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
- Cut the dough into 6 strips and roll each strip individually. Place in a parchment-lined baking pan, cover, and proof for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C). Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Notes
For extra flavor, substitute part of the mozzarella with sharp cheddar or provolone.
Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a slight kick.
Fresh thyme or rosemary can be added for a more herb-forward variation.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a 325°F (165°C) oven for 8–10 minutes, loosely covered with foil if needed.
Freeze baked and cooled rolls for up to 2 months and reheat directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
