Small Batch Garlic Herbed Mozzarella Stuffed Dinner Rolls
Soft, buttery dinner rolls stuffed with gooey mozzarella and brushed with a fragrant garlic-thyme butter. A small batch recipe perfect for cozy dinners and comfort-filled evenings.
Servings: 4 rolls
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- wooden spoon
- Baking Pan
- pastry brush
- Kitchen Towel for rising
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup warm whole milk +1 tbsp
- 4 tsp cane sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1.5 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp beaten egg
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- mozzarella cheese ½ tsp per roll
- melted butter with thyme and minced garlic, to taste brush on afterwards
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Whisk well, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk again, then gradually add flour.
- Dump the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Press the dough down, divide into four pieces, and fill each with mozzarella. Roll into balls and place in a pan. Let rest for 45 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Brush with melted butter, garlic, and thyme, then enjoy warm.