12 February 2009

Cheddar Rolls


Is there anything better than warm rolls to accompany whatever fabulous concoction you've created in the kitchen?  Rolls are so homey and making them yourself really shows your family and guests you're willing to go the extra mile for them.  Although this recipe does take quite a while (start them in the morning for dinner rolls) there is very little active time to it, mostly it is waiting while the rolls and dough rise.  I'm sending this recipe over to Susan at Wild Yeast for her weekly YeastSpotting event.  Have fun baking!

Cheddar Rolls adapted from King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking

Makes 16 rolls

Ingredients:

3/4 c. lukewarm water
2 1/4 tsp. instant yeast
1/4 c. orange juice
2 Tbls. honey
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 tsp. dried dill

Directions:

1.  Mix the yeast, water, orange juice and honey together in a small bowl.  Set aside.
2.  In a large bowl mix together the Cheddar cheese, flours, salt, milk powder and dill.  Add the wet ingredients and mix and knead them together until the dough is smooth (about 10 minutes)
3.  Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with Saran Wrap.  Set in a warmish place to rise for 1-2 hours.  It may not be doubled yet.
4.  Gently deflate the dough and divide it into 16 pieces.  Gently smooth the top of each roll, tucking under the ends and pinching them together.  Place them on a non-stick baking pan and cover with Saran wrap to rise again.  Let them rise in a warmish place for another 2 1/2 hours.
5.  Near the end of the second rise, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
6.  Uncover the rolls and place them in the preheated oven.  After 20 minutes, tent them with aluminum foil and continue baking until they are deep golden brown on top, another 8-10 minutes.
7.  Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter to keep them soft.


11 comments:

Gera@SweetsFoodsBlog said...

Hi!

Totally with you they're homey this cheddar roll so appealing and versatile….to nibble anytime!!

Cheers!
Gera

AK Mom said...

Yum! I just love fresh baked rolls.
I'm going to have to try this recipe...perhaps with my Sunday dinner this weekend. :)

Anonymous said...

Oh, warm cheddar rolls - how perfectly delicious!

Chef E said...

Oh man! These look delicious...

Bob said...

Fresh rolls are so good. I haven't had them in forever, I need to fix that. ;)

Tangled Noodle said...

These rolls wouldn't get very far past the oven!

Anonymous said...

The dill is a nice surprise. Rolls are the best!

Donna-FFW said...

These look perfect for a vegetable soup Im making tonight. I am really enjoying your blog, and you!

Peter M said...

Now, if I was given cheddar rolls from my hostess, that would be most memorable...Ummm.

Sam said...

All these breads you're making look really tasty!

Elle said...

Orange juice is an unusual ingredient, but I'll bet it really adds to the yummy looking rolls.

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