Cheese Swirl Rolls

Steps

1. 1

   Add the sugar, salt, warm milk, egg, instant yeast, 57 g softened butter, and approximately 440 g flour to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until the dough forms a ball, about 5 minutes. The dough should come together into a cohesive, soft ball; add flour only as needed if it remains excessively sticky.

   Start 5-minute timer
2. 2

   Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and place it in a warm, draft-free location. Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

   Start 1-hour timer
3. 3

   Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured work surface.

4. 4

   Spread the 113 g softened butter evenly over the entire rectangle. Do not melt the butter.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the buttered dough, then sprinkle the garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the cheese.

6. 6

   Starting at one long edge of the rectangle, roll the dough tightly into a log, as you would when making cinnamon rolls.

7. 7

   Cut the dough log into 12 slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet, leaving room for them to expand, and let them rise for about 20 minutes.

   Start 20-minute timer
8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 175°C (350 °F) / 350°F (180 °C). Bake the rolls until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, about 18–20 minutes.

   Start 20-minute timer
9. 9

   Serve the cheese swirl rolls warm.