Cheddar cheese rolls are soft, golden bread rolls filled with melty cheddar cheese. They’re fluffy on the inside with a slightly crispy crust—perfect for dinner sides, snacks, or sandwiches.
👥 Serves
10–12 rolls
⏱️ Prep Time
20 minutes
🕒 Rise Time
1–1.5 hours
🕒 Bake Time
18–22 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
2 hours
🍳 Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking tray
- Oven
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Brush (for butter/egg wash)
🥣 Ingredients
🍞 Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
🧀 Filling & Topping
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp butter (melted, for brushing)
- 1 egg (optional, for egg wash)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Warm milk activates yeast
- Cheddar gives rich, sharp flavor
- Don’t overheat milk or yeast may die
- Dough should be soft, slightly sticky
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Activate Yeast
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy
2. Make Dough
- Add flour, salt, and butter
- Knead until smooth and soft (8–10 minutes)
3. First Rise
- Cover and let dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled
4. Shape Rolls
- Divide dough into equal pieces
- Flatten slightly and add cheese in center
- Seal and shape into balls
5. Second Rise
- Place on tray and let rise 30–40 minutes
6. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Brush with egg wash or butter
- Bake 18–22 minutes until golden
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per roll)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Calcium: Moderate
💡 Tips
- Seal cheese well to prevent leakage
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt
- Don’t overbake or rolls become dry
- Brush with butter after baking for shine
🔄 Variations
🧄 Garlic Cheese Rolls
- Add garlic butter before baking
🌶️ Spicy Cheese Rolls
- Add chili flakes or jalapeños
🧀 Extra Cheesy
- Mix multiple cheeses
🌿 Herb Rolls
- Add parsley or oregano
🧀 Why It’s Loved
- Soft and fluffy texture
- Melty cheesy center
- Perfect for meals or snacks
- Bakery-style homemade bread