Creamy Sourdough Rolls with Cheese
Soft, savory sourdough rolls with melty cheese pockets, perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g active sourdough starter (about 3.5 oz)
- 400g all-purpose flour (about 3 1/4 cups)
- 150ml warm whole milk (2/3 cup or 5 fl oz)
- 50g unsalted butter, softened (3 1/2 tbsp or about 3.5 tbsp)
- 25g granulated sugar (2 tbsp)
- 7g salt (1 1/4 tsp)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 150g shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or favorite, about 1 1/2 cups)
- Optional: garlic powder or fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme) for extra flavor
Instructions
- Activate your sourdough starter by feeding it 4-6 hours before baking until bubbly and active (about 100g ready to go).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, egg, and softened butter until smooth (about 3 minutes).
- Add the sourdough starter and wet ingredients to the dry mix. Stir until dough starts to come together, then knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic (about 15 minutes).
- Gently fold shredded cheese into the dough, distributing evenly without over-squishing (about 5 minutes).
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough gently, divide into 12 equal pieces (~60g each), shape into smooth balls, and place on parchment-lined baking sheet spaced evenly (about 10 minutes).
- Cover rolls loosely and let rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour until puffy and nearly doubled.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush rolls with milk or melted butter and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melty inside (about 20 minutes).
- Cool rolls slightly on a wire rack before serving (about 10 minutes).
Notes
If dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour while kneading but avoid over-flouring to keep rolls soft. Let dough rise fully for best texture and flavor. Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing. Fold cheese gently to keep melty pockets. Bake immediately after second rise to avoid overproofing. Check rolls at 18 minutes to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 7
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