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Super Soft Cheese-Filled Rolls: Light, tender, and fluffy rolls with a gooey, melty cheese center. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or party treat, made with simple ingredients and enriched dough for softness and flavor.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 to 12 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Cheese cubes (mozzarella, cheddar, or mild processed cheese), quantity as needed for stuffing

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Pour warm milk into a large bowl, stir in sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the top, stir gently, and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to form a rough dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth, soft, stretchy, with slight tackiness but not sticky.
  3. First rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in lightly greased bowl, cover with towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled in size.
  4. Divide the dough: Gently punch down risen dough to release air. Divide into 10 to 12 equal pieces and roll each into smooth balls.
  5. Stuff with cheese: Flatten each dough ball, place a cheese cube in the center, wrap edges tightly over cheese, pinch seams securely to prevent leaks, and roll smooth and round.
  6. Second rise: Place rolls seam-side down on greased baking sheet with space to spread. Cover and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy and slightly touching.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly golden and springy to touch. Avoid overbaking to keep them moist.
  8. Cool and serve: Let rolls rest 5 to 10 minutes after baking to let cheese settle. Serve warm to enjoy gooey cheese and soft texture.

Notes

Use cheese that melts well: mozzarella, cheddar, or mild processed cheese recommended., Seal dough seams tightly to prevent cheese leaking during baking., Knead dough adequately and allow full rising times to avoid dense rolls., Avoid overbaking to keep rolls soft and moist., Smaller rolls can be made by dividing dough into smaller pieces; reduce baking time accordingly., Leftovers can be stored at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 4 days in airtight container., Freeze fully baked rolls up to 2 months; reheat in oven for best texture and melty cheese., Make-ahead tip: Form and fill rolls, refrigerate overnight before second rise; then bring to room temp and rise before baking.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack / Bread
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: Approximately 150-200 calories per roll (depends on cheese type and quantity)
  • Fat: 6-10 grams per roll (depends on cheese)
  • Carbohydrates: 25-30 grams per roll
  • Protein: 6-8 grams per roll (depends on cheese)