Goat Cheese-Stuffed Rolls
Just when we thought dinner rolls couldn’t get any better, we added goat cheese. These golden-brown rolls are irresistibly soft, rich, and filled with a delightful honey and herb-infused goat cheese. The beauty of a cheese-stuffed roll? It doesn’t require butter (though we can't resist adding a little anyway!). Whether you choose to skip it or indulge, the slightly sweet, creamy cheese center makes every bite of these warm rolls absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. heavy cream, divided
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
- 4 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. honey, divided
- 1 (2 1/4-tsp. packet) rapid rise yeast
- 3 1/4 cups (390 g.) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 6 oz. goat cheese, room temperature
- 2 Tbsp. sliced chives, plus more for topping
- 2 tsp. thyme leaves, chopped, plus whole leaves for topping
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave water, 1/2 cup cream, 4 tablespoons butter, and 3 tablespoons honey in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until butter is almost melted, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk until butter is completely melted, then pour into the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Let cool until an instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 110°, sprinkle with yeast, and gently beat to incorporate. Let sit 10 minutes while yeast blooms.
- With mixer on low speed, add 1 egg and 1 egg yolk (reserve remaining egg white). Continue to beat until combined, about 1 minute.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Add flour mixture to stand mixer bowl in 5 to 6 additions, beating on low speed until combined between each, until dough begins to form. Increase speed to medium and continue to beat until dough is smooth, elastic, and sticky, about 4 minutes.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Using a bowl scraper, scrape dough into greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm location and let proof until risen and doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, chives, thyme, and remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Portion into 9 balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each) and chill until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 400° and grease a 9" square baking pan with cooking spray. Punch down dough. Using scraper, portion dough into 9 balls (about 85 g. each). Pat each ball flat and place a portion of goat cheese mixture in center of ball. Enclose dough around filling and shape into a ball. Arrange in prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- In a small bowl, whisk reserved egg white and remaining 1 tablespoon cream. Brush top of each ball with egg mixture. Top with a pinch of sea salt.
- Bake rolls until tops are golden brown and crisp, 25 to 28 minutes.
- In a small heatproof bowl, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Brush tops of rolls with melted butter. Sprinkle with thyme and chives. Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 3520kcalCarbohydrates: 374gProtein: 91gFat: 180gSaturated Fat: 104gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 817mgSodium: 2610mgPotassium: 866mgFiber: 13gSugar: 83gCalcium: 485mgIron: 24mg
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