Description
Soft and Fluffy Garlic Rolls with Cottage Cheese are warm, pillowy rolls infused with a rich garlic butter flavor and layered with creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or accompanying dinner, these rolls combine simple everyday ingredients to create an indulgently soft texture and savory taste with an easy preparation process ideal for all skill levels.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided: melted for dough and for brushing)
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
Optional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garlic butter and garnish)
- Additional herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or basil (for herb infusions)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Warm the milk to about 110°F (warm to the touch but not hot). In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir lightly and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy and bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the egg and blend it with cottage cheese and melted butter. Slowly add the yeast mixture, then gradually incorporate the flour and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, developing gluten for a springy softness.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Prepare garlic butter: While the dough rises, melt butter in a small pan, gently cook the minced garlic until fragrant but not browned. Add finely chopped parsley if desired for color and freshness.
- Shape the rolls: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Brush the garlic butter evenly over the surface, then roll the dough tightly from one edge to the other to form a log. Slice into equal portions and arrange them in a greased baking pan.
- Second rise: Cover the rolls loosely and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffed up.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Brush more garlic butter over the rolls immediately after baking for extra gloss and flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help yeast activate evenly and to ensure proper dough rise.
- Do not over-knead the dough; knead until smooth but avoid overworking to keep rolls tender.
- Allow the dough to rise twice for maximum fluffiness and light texture.
- Use fresh garlic rather than powdered for a strong and authentic garlic flavor.
- Brush garlic butter thoroughly before and after baking to enhance moisture and taste.
- Use a sharp knife or dental floss to slice the dough log evenly without squashing the rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: soft garlic rolls, cottage cheese rolls, fluffy garlic bread, homemade garlic rolls, easy garlic rolls
