Savory Roll Bread Soft Fluffy (Printable Format)

Fluffy bread rolls with herb, garlic, and cheese filling, perfect as sides or appetizers.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup warm milk
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg

→ Filling

08 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
14 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Finishing

15 - 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing
16 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
03 - Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Mix softened butter, minced garlic, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, chives, and black pepper in a bowl until combined.
06 - Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 12 by 18-inch rectangle.
07 - Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
08 - Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seam to seal.
09 - Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place cut side up in a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
10 - Cover the rolls and let them rise for 30 minutes.
11 - Heat the oven to 350°F.
12 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
13 - Brush the hot rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dough is forgiving and soft, even if you've never worked with yeast before.
  • You can prep them the night before and bake them fresh when company arrives.
  • They taste like something from a bakery but cost a fraction of the price.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and make breakfast feel special.
02 -
  • If your kitchen is cold, the dough will rise slowly, give it extra time or place the bowl in an oven with just the light on.
  • Don't skimp on kneading, under-kneaded dough makes dense, tough rolls instead of soft, fluffy ones.
  • Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes before pulling them apart, or the cheese will be molten and burn your fingers.
03 -
  • Use a bench scraper to portion the dough evenly, eyeballing it leads to rolls that bake unevenly.
  • If the dough springs back while rolling, let it rest for 5 minutes so the gluten relaxes.
  • Line your baking dish with parchment for easier cleanup and perfectly released rolls.

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