Pillow-Soft Cheese Rolls

Recipe by Pam OrtizCourse: Breakfast, SnacksCuisine: Filipino
Servings

10

rolls
Prep Time

30

minutes
Calories

216

kcal
Resting Time

1

hour 

30

minutes
Baking Time

20

minutes
Total Active Time

50

minutes

Inspired by Mary Grace Cheese Rolls. So soft it melts in your mouth!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60g) butter, softened, room temp.

  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 2 cups (254g) bread flour (+2-4 tbsp for kneading)

  • 5 tbsp (18g) potato flakes *Note 1

  • 1 tbsp (6g) milk powder *Note 2

  • 1 tsp (3g) dry yeast

  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt

  • 1 cup (240g) water, lukewarm

  • 100g cheese block, cut into 10 sticks

  • Egg Wash
  • 1 egg white

  • 1 tbsp (15g) milk

  • Topping
  • 2 tsp (10g) butter, melted

  • 1 tbsp (13g) granulated sugar

Directions

  • Make the Dough
  • Cream butter & sugar in a large bowl.
  • Mix in egg yolk.
  • Combine flour, potato flakes, milk powder, and yeast in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually add the combined dry ingredients and water to the egg yolk mixture.
  • Add salt and mix well.
  • Knead until dough comes together (dough will be sticky), for around 15 minutes. *Note 3
  • 1st rise: Place dough in a greased bowl and cover. Proof for an hour.
  • Prepare the Egg Wash
  • Whisk egg white and milk in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Prepare the Cheese Rolls
  • After the 1st rise, punch down the dough and divide into 10 pieces. *Note 4
  • Flatten each piece with a rolling pin or using your fingers. Place cheese stick at one edge and roll. Use a dough scraper to be able to roll the dough properly (as it will tend to stick to the surface). Seal properly by pinching the ends of the dough.
  • 2nd rise: Place rolls in a baking tray, cover, and proof for around 30 minutes.
  • Bake the Cheese Rolls
  • Preheat oven to 180℃.
  • After the 2nd rise, brush rolls with egg wash.
  • Place rolls in oven and dial the temperature down to 160-170℃. Bake for around 20 minutes, or until slightly browned.
  • Let the rolls cool for around 10 minutes. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
    Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Reel (source)

Notes

  • 1: Equivalent to instant mashed potato.
  • 2: No milk powder? Substitute with 1/4 cup milk and reduce water to 3/4 cup.
  • 3: If you’ve been kneading for a while and the dough still hasn’t come together, gradually add more flour.
  • 4: Use a kitchen scale to be able to divide each piece equally.

Let me know what you think!

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