Description
Cheesy garlic butter rollups bring comfort straight from Italian kitchens, delivering melty goodness in each delightful bite. Crisp edges and warm, gooey centers make these rolls an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cheese and Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Butter and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water with sugar, allowing it to activate and become frothy for about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a well in the center for the yeast mixture.
- Gradually incorporate the activated yeast into the flour, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms, about 8-10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm environment until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
- While dough rises, prepare the filling by combining mozzarella, parmesan, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a separate bowl.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread softened butter evenly across the rolled-out dough, then distribute the cheese and garlic mixture.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side, creating a log-like shape.
- Slice the log into even rounds, about 1-inch thick.
- Arrange the rollups on a baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Always use warm (not hot) water when activating yeast to prevent killing the living organisms, ensuring perfect dough rise.
- Knead the dough thoroughly on a lightly floured surface to develop gluten, creating a softer, more elastic texture.
- Proof dough in a draft-free, warm area like inside a turned-off oven with the light on for consistent rising.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg