Cheese Bread Rolls

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water

  (warm water between 105-115°F/40-46°C)
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast

  (1 ⅓ packets -each packet is 2 ¼ teaspoons)
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  (plus more for your working surface)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk

  (the whole egg works too)
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream

  (or use half & half, or whole milk)
• 4 oz cheddar cheese

  (1 cup grated cheese)

Instructions

• 1 Combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast and stir until smooth. Set aside
  for 5 minutes until frothy.
• 2 Once the yeast is active, add flour then salt, and mix until the dough is
  smooth. Transfer the sticky dough into a clean bowl that has been coated in oil.
  Let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
• 3 Transfer the dough onto a floured working surface, coat with flour enough to
  handle the dough, and roll into a log shape. Divide the dough into 12 portions
  and shape each portion into a ball (round the dough and pinch the ends together
  on the bottom side).
• 4 Use plenty of softened butter, oil, or non-stick cooking spray to generously
  coat a 9x13 baking pan. Place the shaped dough into your prepared 9x13 pan and
  cover with a warm, damp tea towel or plastic cling film. Let the dough rise for
  10-15 minutes or until the rounded dough balls are touching each other.
• 5 Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and combine the egg wash in a small bowl. Mix
  the egg yolk and cream together until smooth. Brush the egg wash over the rolls
  then top with your grated cheese in an even layer.
• 6 Bake in the center of the middle rack for 12-15 minutes or until golden and the
  cheese is fully melted. Remove from the oven when done and allow to cool
  slightly before serving.

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