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    Bites with Bri » Bread » Cheesy Garlic Herb Butter Rolls (Cinnamon Roll Style)

    Cheesy Garlic Herb Butter Rolls (Cinnamon Roll Style)

    Published: Jan 27, 2021 · Modified: May 18, 2022 by Brianna May · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Cheesy Garlic Herb Butter Rolls are as delicious as they sound. Loaded with fresh garlic, butter, a variety of herbs, parmesan cheese, and more garlic, what is not to love? They are rolled up cinnamon roll style to ensure flavor in every bite. Absolutely addicting!

    overhead of finished rolls

    There is something so satisfying about rolling up cinnamon rolls to me and seeing that perfect spiral.

    I figured why not do a savory take on a classic cinnamon roll for all of my salty snack lovers out there.

    If you are looking for a more traditional yeast roll recipe, try my Buttery Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls.

    These rolls are delicious served with my Classic Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup.

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    • Cheesy Garlic Herb Butter Rolls

    Highlights

    • Garlic butter x 3 (in the dough, in the filling, brushed on top after baking)
    • Fluffy interior, soft sides, crispy buttery tops
    • 3 types of herbs in the actual dough for extra flavor
    • Filled with cheese
    • The perfect side
    • SO much more flavor than your average yeast roll

    Ingredients

    Dough

    overhead of dough ingredients
    • Honey: Swap for 1 Tablespoon of granulated sugar.  
    • Yeast: Red Star Platinum Superior Baking Yeast is my favorite yeast. I highly recommend this brand.
    • Bread Flour: Bread flour gives the rolls more of a chewy texture. Swap for all purpose flour if needed. 

    Filling

    overhead of filling ingredients
    • Parmesan Cheese Blend: Swap for 1 cup of cheddar or mozzarella.

    Garlic Butter Topping

    overhead of topping ingredients

    Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

    Instructions

    Step 1: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the water, honey, and yeast to the bowl. Whisk until combined. Let stand for 5 minutes. The mixture should be bubbly/frothy.

    Step 2: Add the butter oregano, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Whisk until combined.

    steps 1 & 2
water & yeast mixture foamy in bowl
herbs & butter added to mixture

    Step 3: Add 2 cups (260 g) of flour and the salt. Mix on low for 2 minutes.

    Step 4:Add another cup (130 g) of flour. Mix on low for another 2 minutes. If the dough is all stuck to the paddle and no longer sticking to the side of the bowl, do not add anymore flour. If the dough is wet enough to still stick to the sides of the bowl, add another ¼ cup (33 g) flour. The dough should form in a large clump around the paddle. Once this occurs, mix the dough on medium for another 5 minutes.

    steps 3 & 4
dough with some flour mixed in
finished dough wrapped around hook

    TIP - The mixer will wobble a lot during the 5 minute mixing process. I recommend holding it in place.

    Step 5: Grease the bowl and the top of the dough with spray oil.

    Step 6: Cover and let rise in a warm environment (see recipe notes) for 2 hours. The dough should double in size.

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    steps 5 & 6
dough before proofing 
risen dough

    Step 7: Punch the dough down. The dough should be greased enough that it does not stick to your hands. On a clean surface and lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 18 x 12 rectangle using a rolling pin.

    Step 8: In a small bowl combine the butter, salt, and garlic for the filling. Microwave for 5-10 seconds to make it more spreadable if needed. Spread the filling over the entire rectangle.

    steps 7 & 8
dough rolled into rectangle
rectangle brushed with butter

    TIP - If you dough is difficult to roll out and keeps shrinking. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes and then begin rolling it again.

    Step 9: Sprinkle the cheese over the entire rectangle.

    Step 10: Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 even strips (about 1.5 inches each).

    steps 9 & 10 
dough with cheese sprinkled on it
dough cut into 12 strips

    TIP - Don't stress about getting perfectly even strips. They will still turn out great!

    Step 11: Roll the pieces up and place them on their sides into a well greased 9 x 13 baking dish.

    Step 12: Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes in a warm environment.

    steps 11 & 12
rolls before 2nd rise
rolls after second rise

    NOTE - The rolls will puff up slightly. As you can see there won't be a huge change.

    Step 13: While the rolls rise, preheat the oven to 350°. Mix together the butter, garlic, and parsley to make the topping.

    Step 14: Bake the rolls for about 28-33 minutes. Cover loosely with foil towards the end if the tops look too brown. The tops should be golden. Brush with the garlic butter immediately and serve warm.

    steps 13 & 14
garlic butter in bowl
finished rolls in casserole dish

    Expert Tips

    • Use a thermometer. Using warm water helps the yeast activate properly and the dough rise. However, if the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast and have the opposite effect. That is why taking the temperature of the water while heating it is so important. I highly recommend a meat/food thermometer like this one.
    • Use a scale to measure your ingredients. This is the most accurate way to measure. It is also easier because your don't need to dirty a bunch of measuring cups. Try this scale!
    • Use a stand mixer to knead. I highly recommend a kitchen aid mixer. You can use a bowl and a spoon to mix the dough and knead it by hand, but it's a bit more difficult.
    • Do not overwork the dough. When you are rolling out the dough, it can be tempting to roll it too much. This will create tough rolls. Work with it as least as possible.
    • Keep an eye on the rolls as they bake. Cover with foil loosely if the rolls are browning too much.
    side view of rolls

    FAQs

    What is a good proofing environment?

    If it is warm and sunny outside, put your covered dough on a window sill. You can also use your oven. Preheat the oven as low as it can go, then turn it off once it has come to temperature. Wait above 5 minutes and then put the dough in the oven with the door cracked. After 20-30 minutes, close the door so that too much heat does not escape. You can repeat this for the second proof as well.

    Why is my dough not rising?

    The yeast might be expired, meaning it is dead and will not work. The water was too hot and killed the yeast. The proofing environment is too cold. These could all be factors but it is hard to pinpoint exactly why.

    How do I store leftover rolls?

    Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for 3 days in the fridge.

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    Cheesy Garlic Herb Butter Rolls

    These Cheesy Garlic Herb Butter Rolls are as delicious as they sound. Loaded with fresh garlic, butter, a variety of herbs, parmesan cheese, and more garlic, what is not to love? They are rolled up cinnamon roll style to ensure flavor in every bite. Absolutely addicting!
    Servings12 rolls
    Prep3 hours
    Cook30 minutes
    Total3 hours 30 minutes
    Course: Bread, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Author: Brianna May

    Ingredients:

    Dough

    • 1 cup (240 ml) water, warmed to 110 degrees
    • 1 Tablespoon honey*
    • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry instant yeast*
    • 3 Tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 Tablespoon dried rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 3 - 3 ¼ cups (390-422g) bread flour*
    • 2 teaspoons salt

    Garlic Butter Filling

    • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 6-8 cloves garlic, grated
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese blend*

    Garlic Butter Topping

    • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley

    Instructions:

    • Review all recipe notes and instructions before beginning.
    • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the water, honey, and yeast to the bowl. Whisk until combined. Let stand for 5 minutes. The mixture should be bubbly/frothy.
    • Add the butter oregano, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Whisk until combined.
    • Add 2 cups (260 g) of flour and the salt. Mix on low for 2 minutes.
    • Add another cup (130 g) of flour. Mix on low for another 2 minutes. If the dough is all stuck to the paddle and no longer sticking to the side of the bowl, do not add anymore flour. If the dough is wet enough to still stick to the sides of the bowl, add another ¼ cup (33 g) flour. The dough should form in a large clump around the paddle. Once this occurs, mix the dough on medium for another 5 minutes.
    • Grease the bowl and the top of the dough with spray oil.
    • Cover and let rise in a warm environment (see recipe notes) for 2 hours. The dough should double in size.
    • Punch the dough down. The dough should be greased enough that it does not stick to your hands. On a clean surface and lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 18 x 12 rectangle using a rolling pin.
    • In a small bowl combine the butter, salt, and garlic for the filling. Microwave for 5-10 seconds to make it more spreadable if needed. Spread the filling over the entire rectangle.
    • Sprinkle the cheese over the entire rectangle.
    • Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 even strips (about 1.5 inches each).
    • Roll the pieces up and place them on their sides into a well greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
    • Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes in a warm environment.
    • While the rolls rise, preheat the oven to 350°. Mix together the butter, garlic, and parsley to make the topping.
    • Bake the rolls for about 28-33 minutes. Cover loosely with foil towards the end if the tops look too brown. The tops should be golden. Brush with the garlic butter immediately and serve warm.

    Notes:

    Honey: Swap for 1 Tablespoon of granulated sugar.  
    Yeast: Red Star Platinum Superior Baking Yeast is my favorite yeast. I highly recommend this brand.
    Bread Flour: Bread flour gives the rolls more of a chewy texture. Swap for all purpose flour if needed. 
    Parmesan Cheese Blend: Swap for 1 cup of cheddar or mozzarella.
    Use a thermometer. Using warm water helps the yeast activate properly and the dough rise. However, if the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast and have the opposite effect. That is why taking the temperature of the water while heating it is so important. I highly recommend a meat/food thermometer like this one.
    Use a scale to measure your ingredients. This is the most accurate way to measure. It is also easier because your don't need to dirty a bunch of measuring cups. Try this scale!
    Use a stand mixer to knead. I highly recommend a kitchen aid mixer. You can use a bowl and a spoon to mix the dough and knead it by hand, but it's a bit more difficult.
    Do not overwork the dough. When you are rolling out the dough, it can be tempting to roll it too much. This will create tough rolls. Work with it as least as possible.
    Keep an eye on the rolls as they bake. Cover with foil loosely if the rolls are browning too much.

    NUTRITION:

    Serving: 1roll | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 714mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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    1. Mari

      November 20, 2022 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      Tried these on a whim after following a link from Reddit. OMG. Not only did I love these, my husband and son LOVED these. My boy devoured eight (8!) rolls in a couple of hours. I have been given my orders - definitely making these for thanksgiving (according to my son I might need to make 2, no 3, no 4 batches!) Awesome recipe, thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Brianna May

        November 21, 2022 at 9:06 am

        Awesome!! I am so glad to hear this.

        Reply
    2. Lilly

      May 28, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      These were so fun to make! And I love the garlic butter sauce!

      Reply
      • Brianna May

        May 29, 2021 at 1:00 pm

        I am so glad you loved them! 🙂

        Reply

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