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Cheesy Garlic Rolls

Pillowy cinnamon-roll style garlic buns with rich butter swirls and bakery-level texture.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bakery style garlic rolls, cheesy garlic rolls, enriched dough rolls, fluffy garlic buns, garlic butter rolls, homemade garlic bread rolls, pull apart garlic bread, savory cinnamon rolls, soft dinner rolls with garlic butter
Servings: 9

Ingredients

Dough

  • 360 g bread flour
  • 25 g granulated sugar
  • 6 g salt
  • 7 g instant dry yeast
  • 185 g warm milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 65 g unsalted butter softened

Garlic Butter Filling

  • 90 g butter softened, use salted or unsalted based on personal preference
  • 30 g mayo
  • 50 g minced garlic use a whole head of roasted garlic for deeper flavor
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • 250 g mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated

Instructions

Make the Dough

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or large mixing bowl), combine bread flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, warm whole milk (about 105–110°F), and egg
  • Mix until a rough dough forms and no dry flour remains.
  • Once a cohesive dough ball forms, add softened unsalted butter.
  • Knead until the butter is fully incorporated and continue kneading 8–12 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic and passes the windowpane test (stretch a small piece thin enough to see light through without tearing).

First Rise

  • Roll dough into tight ball and transfer to a lightly greased bowl.
  • Cover and let rise at room temperature for about an hour. The dough should double in size.

Prepare the Garlic Butter Filling

  • In a bowl, mix softened butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, oregano, and finely chopped parsley. Mix until smooth and spreadable.

Roll and Shape

  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll into a rectangle about 10 x 14 inches.
  • Spread filling evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/4-inch border along far short edge. Sprinkle over your shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Starting from the short side closest to you (not the side with the border), roll snugly into a log.
  • Slice into 9 rolls using a serrated knife.
  • Place into a greased 9x9 inch pan, leaving slight space between rolls.

Second Proof

  • Cover let rise 45–60 minutes at room temperature.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350 f.
  • Bake for 20-25 min. The rolls are done when they are golden brown and reach and internal temp of 190-195 f.
  • Brush with melted butter mixed with finely chopped parsley for aesthetic shine.
  • Let the rolls cool slightly and serve!