Description
Garlic cream cheese rolls bring comfort and indulgence to kitchen tables everywhere. Pillowy dough embraces rich cream cheese and aromatic garlic, promising a delightful experience you’ll savor with each warm, inviting bite.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 2.75 cups (344 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅔ cup (163 g) whole milk, warmed
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (226 g) white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons chives, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Topping Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chives, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, a portion of sugar, and yeast in a medium bowl. Allow the mixture to become frothy and develop for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs into the yeast mixture, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Combine remaining sugar, flour, and salt in a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook.
- Gradually integrate the milk and egg mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing continuously.
- Add butter pieces incrementally, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Knead the dough at medium speed, then increase to medium-high, developing a soft, elastic texture. Adjust flour if the dough appears too sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a butter-brushed bowl, coating the surface with melted butter. Cover and allow to rise in a warm environment until volume doubles.
- Deflate the risen dough and roll into a rectangular shape on a floured surface.
- Blend cream cheese with minced garlic and chives until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the rolled dough, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute shredded cheddar cheese over the cream cheese layer.
- Tightly roll the dough from the long edge, creating a compact log.
- Slice the log into 12 uniform rolls using a sharp knife.
- Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, allowing space for expansion.
- Permit rolls to rise again until they nearly double in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F while rolls are proofing.
- Bake uncovered until golden brown, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare a garlic-herb butter by combining melted butter, minced garlic, chives, and salt.
- Brush the warm rolls with the flavored butter and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Activate yeast carefully by using warm (not hot) milk to ensure proper rising and soft, fluffy texture.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a smooth, elastic consistency that prevents dense rolls.
- Allow sufficient rising time in a warm, draft-free space to help dough double in volume and achieve light, airy results.
- Spread filling evenly across rolled dough to guarantee consistent flavor in every delectable bite.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, easier mixing without lumps in the filling.
- Brush warm rolls immediately after baking to lock in moisture and enhance the garlic-herb flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 422 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg