Introduction: Sharp Cheddar Knot Rolls
I love baking all kinds of cookies, cakes and pies but I feel like nothing compares to the aroma and taste of freshly baked bread, hot from the oven! I created this recipe several years ago with the thought that my rolls should taste like the famous cheddar biscuits at that nationally known seafood restaurant. I started with a bread recipe that was nice and fluffy that I had been baking. I added several ingredients to that bread dough and a brushed on a topping. My family thought my rolls were a winner and I have made them many times since then. Here you can follow along to make these very flavorful rolls in your kitchen for your family!
Supplies
Ingredients
1/2 cup milk
1 1/8 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups bread flour
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Tools and supplies
12-cup muffin tin
rubber scraper
bench knife or sharp knife
plastic wrap
electric mixer with paddle and dough hook attachments
candy thermometer
Step 1: Heat the Milk
In a glass measuring cup, microwave milk at 100% power at 20 second intervals. Check the temperature with a candy thermometer until temperature reaches 110 to 115 degrees F.
Step 2: Add the Yeast
Stir the yeast into the warm milk. Allow to rest for at least 5 minutes.
Step 3: Begin Mixing
In the bowl of stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, combine butter, sugar, eggs, garlic powder, kosher salt and cayenne pepper.
Step 4: Add Flour and Yeast
Change the paddle to a dough hook. Add flour and yeast mixture. Stir on low speed to blend the ingredients. Knead the dough for 7 minutes on low speed until it is smooth and elastic.
Step 5: Add the Cheese
Add the sharp cheddar cheese. Mix on low speed for one minute.
Step 6: Cover It!
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough is doubled in size.
Step 7: Deflate It!
Punch down to deflate the dough. Remove it from the bowl with oiled fingers.
Step 8: Make 12
Form a big ball of dough and place on a work surface. Cut in half, then in quarters, then into 12 equal sized balls of dough.
Step 9: Roll Them
Stretch and roll each ball of dough into a log approximately 5 inches long.
Step 10: Knot Them
Form each into a knot and place into 12 greased muffin cups.
Step 11: Rise Again
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
Step 12: Time to Bake!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Remove from the oven.
Step 13: Cool and Remove
Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove.
Step 14: Make the Topping
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Supplies
small bowl
tablespoon measure
1/2 teaspoon measure
basting brush
Step 15: Stir It
Stir together the melted butter, parsley and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Step 16: Brush the Rolls
Brush the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture.
Step 17: Ready to Enjoy!
Here are the finished rolls! Serve them warm or at room temperature. You can see that they are fluffy in texture and they are so very tasty!
I hope you have enjoyed seeing how I baked my flavorful cheddar knot rolls! Let me know if you give them a try!!!
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18 Comments
6 months ago
Congratulations on the big win! These look like savory muffins and I bet these are too delicious 💗
Reply 6 months ago
Thanks so much! Yes, they are very tasty!
6 months ago
These look so tasty! I’ll let you know when I bake them 🤩. Congratulations on the contest❣️
Reply 6 months ago
Thanks so much Suzy!!!! I want to make your rolls too!!!!
7 months ago
These look incredible!
Reply 7 months ago
Thanks!!!! I love your recipe!!!!!
Reply 6 months ago
Congrats!! So well-deserved!!
Reply 6 months ago
Thanks so much!!! I knew you would win a prize too!! I love your rolls!!!
7 months ago
Garlic butter on cheesy bread...YES PLEASE!
Reply 7 months ago
Yes! Very flavorful and fluffy!!!
8 months ago on Step 17
These rolls look delicious! So soft, fluffy and full of flavor!! A must try, for me!
Reply 8 months ago
Thanks! I think you would love them!
8 months ago
Is Delicious!
Reply 8 months ago
Thanks!!!!
Tip 8 months ago on Step 16
If there is a way to condense the recipe into a printable format at the end would be great! Otherwise it 24 pages long with the pictures.
Reply 8 months ago
Sure! I hope you try them!!! Here you go:
Sharp Cheddar Knot Rolls
Ingredients
1/2 cup milk
1 1/4 teaspoon yeast
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups bread flour
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Topping
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a glass measuring cup, microwave milk at 20 second intervals until temperature reaches 110 to 115 degrees F. Stir in yeast.
Allow to rest for at least 5 minutes.
2. In bowl of stand mixer, using paddle, combine butter, sugar, eggs, garlic powder, kosher salt and cayenne pepper. Change paddle to dough hook. Add flour and yeast mixture. Stir on low speed to blend ingredients. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, for 7 minutes on low speed. Add cheddar cheese. Mix on low speed for one minute. Spray a large bowl with no-stick cooking spray; transfer dough to the bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled.
3. Punch down to deflate dough. Shape into 12 balls of dough. Stretch and roll each ball of dough into a log approximately 5 inches long. Form each into a knot and place in 12 greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise for 40 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake approximately 20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Remove from oven
5. For topping, stir together melted butter, parsley and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 12 rolls
8 months ago
Looks delicious!
Reply 8 months ago
Thank you!! 😊