Cheesy Garlic Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 2.25 tsp active dry yeast (or 1 packet)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup butter (melted)
• 1 egg (room temperature)
• 3 cup bread flour (3 to 3 1/4 cups)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp dried basil
• 0.5 tsp dried parsley
• 0.25 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.75 cup butter (softened)
• 9 garlic cloves (minced; 8-10 cloves)
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 0.25 tsp dried basil
• 0.25 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 8 oz pepper jack cheese (shredded)
• 4 oz muenster cheese (shredded)
• avocado oil (for oiling hands and bowl)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the warm water (110°F), active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy. You can place plastic wrap over the top to trap the heat.

2. 2

   Add the room temperature egg and melted butter to the yeast mixture and mix until combined.

3. 3

   Add about 2 cups of bread flour along with the garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, onion powder, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated.

4. 4

   Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough comes together and feels tacky but not sticky.

5. 5

   Transfer the dough to a clean counter and knead, adding only small amounts of flour if needed.

6. 6

   Once the dough no longer sticks to your hands, lightly oil your hands (avocado oil works well) and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.

7. 7

   Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, which should take about an hour.

8. 8

   While the dough rises, prepare the filling by mixing the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, basil, and oregano. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of this mixture to brush on top of the rolls after baking.

9. 9

   Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

10. 10

    Spread the garlic butter filling evenly over the surface of the dough rectangle and sprinkle with the shredded pepper jack and muenster cheeses.

11. 11

    Cut the dough into strips and roll each strip up. Place the rolls in a lined baking dish.

12. 12

    Cover the dish loosely and let the rolls rise again for 15–20 minutes.

13. 13

    Bake the rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.

14. 14

    While the rolls are still warm, brush the tops with the reserved 3 tablespoons of garlic butter.

Notes

The amount of rolls you put in a pan will make the bake time vary. You can use avocado oil to oil your hands and the bowl to prevent sticking.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• baking
• bread
• cheese
• garlic rolls
• garlic bread
• vegetarian