Cheese and Herb Rolls

Name: Cheese and Herb Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 250 g of flour; 7 g of active dry yeast; 15 g of sugar; 2,5 g of salt; 120 g of milk; 40 g of unsalted butter; 100 g of shredded cheese; 3 g of fresh herbs; 1 eggs

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These individual rolls are scented with herbs and filled with melted cheese. 🧀 They have a soft crumb and a golden crust.

Total time: 35 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

servings

Estimated cost €5.00

Equipment

Whisk
Rolling pin
Pastry brush
Bowl
Floured work surface
Oven

Instructions

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In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the lukewarm milk and mix until you have a smooth dough.

Knead the dough on a floured work surface for about , then gradually work in the softened butter until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Put the dough back in the bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for about , until it doubles in volume.
Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
Once the dough has risen, add the shredded cheese and the fresh herbs. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Divide the dough into small balls of equal size and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Beat the egg in a small bowl and gently brush it over the surface of the rolls with a pastry brush to give them a golden color.
Bake the cheese and herb rolls for about , or until they are nicely golden.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

245kcal

Protein9 g15%
Carbs28 g47%
Fat10 g38%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an aromatic twist, you can replace the chopped fresh herbs with a teaspoon of dried herbes de Provence. 🌿 It will give your cheese rolls a warm, fragrant Mediterranean flavor, perfect to go with a variety of dishes. You can also sprinkle a little herbes de Provence on top of the rolls before baking for an extra visual touch. 🥖✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Works very well, up to 3 months after baking in airtight freezer bags. Freezing unbaked is not recommended (affects the rise).

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 to 3 days at most in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The dough can be made the day before and kept covered in the fridge for the first rise. Baked rolls keep well overnight.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven: 5-8 min at 160°C (320°F). Air fryer: 3-5 min at 150°C (300°F). Microwave: 20-30 sec, less satisfying texture.

Variations

Replace the shredded cheese with comté, emmental or cheddar, to taste.
Change the herbs: chives, parsley, thyme or rosemary each give a different aroma.
Add lardons or diced ham to the dough for heartier rolls.

Mistakes to avoid

Using milk that is too hot: it kills the yeast and the dough won't rise. The milk should only be lukewarm.
Cutting the rest short: the dough must double in volume, about 1 hour in a warm place, for an airy crumb.
Adding the cheese too early: it weighs the dough down. Mix it in with the herbs once the dough has risen.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use fresh yeast instead of dry yeast?

Yes. Use about three times the weight of dry yeast, so around twenty grams here. Crumble it into the lukewarm milk before mixing it with the flour, then follow the recipe as normal.

Which cheese should I use for the rolls?

A firm cheese that grates well: emmental, comté, gruyère or cheddar. The more flavorful it is, the more fragrant the rolls will be. Avoid very moist cheeses, which weigh the dough down.

How do I know if the dough has risen enough?

It should have doubled in volume after about 1 hour in a warm place, covered with a clean kitchen towel. Press gently with a finger: the mark should spring back slowly, a sign that the dough is ready.

How do I get a nicely golden crust?

Beat the egg and brush it onto the rolls before baking at 180 °C (350 °F). Bake for about 20 minutes, until nicely golden, without opening the oven too early.