Name: Mozzarella Butter Rolls Recipe
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: All-purpose flour – 300g; Instant dry yeast – 4g (about 1 tsp; Salt – 5g (about 1 tsp); Sugar – 20g (about 3 tsp); Warm water – 170g; Melted unsalted butter – 20g; Unsalted butter for layering – 100g; Mozzarella cheese – 120g; Egg yolk – 1; Milk – ½ tbsp

Directions

1. Mixing Dough & First Proof

In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add warm water and melted butter. Knead until the dough is smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

2. Degassing & Rolling

Punch down the risen dough on a lightly floured surface. Shape into a rectangle or circle, flatten lightly, and flip it over.

3. Butter Layer & Folding

Spread 100g of butter evenly over the flipped dough. Fold into thirds (like a letter). Fold again into thirds and wrap in plastic. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

4. Rolling, Filling & Final Proof

Roll the chilled dough into a large circle again. Spread remaining butter and sprinkle mozzarella evenly. Roll tightly, slice into 6 pieces, and arrange on a baking tray. Cover and let rise again for 1 hour.

5. Baking

Mix egg yolk with milk and brush on top of the rolls. Preheat oven to 180°C and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden.