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Soft Cheese Bread Rolls

Published: Jan 28, 2021 • Updated: May 25, 2022 by: Mella • 10 Comments

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The cheese bread rolls of your dreams! Soft, luscious, pillowy bread filled with cheese and slathered with butter and sugar on top. Sweet, mildly savory, and buttery. It's a triple treat that is so hard to resist!

Soft bread rolls filled with cheese topped with sugar and butter
bread rolls filled with cheese
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  • Cheese Bread Rolls–a Filipino favorite
  • Bread Dough Ingredients
  • How to roll and shape Cheese Bread Rolls
  • Cheese Rolls Recipe Video
  • Complete Recipe
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Cheese Bread Rolls–a Filipino favorite

This cheese-filled bread roll is another favorite bakery-style bread in the Philippines. I'm not entirely sure of its origin but I personally think that it's inspired by our all-time favorite ensaymada. I mean it's also buttery, cheesy, and sugary–three things that we Filipinos are so crazy about.

Why you'll love this recipe

  • The dough only requires one proofing and the rising time is faster than your regular dough recipe.
  • The bread is pillowy-soft, luscious, and so so delicious.
  • Made of simple bread ingredients that never fails to make the best softest yeast bread!

Bread Dough Ingredients

This dough is made with basic bread ingredients and it yields the softest and buttery bread. Not your typical bread if I may say so because it's so so good!

Dough Ingredients - flour, butter, eggs, yeast, milk, salt

Here's what you need to make it:

  • Flour – using equal amounts of all-purpose flour and bread flour is a favorite technique of mine to create that lovely soft bread texture. You can use just one type if one or the other is not available.
  • Instant Yeast – or rapid rise yeast is needed which helps the dough rise faster.
  • Milk – use low fat or full cream. I use 2% milk.
  • Egg Yolks – is the secret to a luscious, plush, and pillowy soft. Don’t tell anyone (wink!).
  • Butter – use pure unsalted butter, the best you can find. This will define the overall flavor of your bread.
  • Salt - not only gives flavor but helps properly develop the gluten in bread.

Types of Cheese

Any semi-hard mild-flavored cheese can be used as a filling for the bread. I used simple processed cheddar cheese and it worked wonderfully.

  • Mild cheddar cheese
  • Edam cheese - Queso de bola in Filipino
  • Gouda cheese
  • Monterey Jack or Colby
  • Sandwich Cheese - roll into a log before using

What I don't recommend are parmesan cheese (too hard) and mozzarella cheese (not enough flavor).

How to roll and shape Cheese Bread Rolls

After kneading the dough, roll it into a large smooth ball. Let it rest for 10 minutes to make it pliable. Divide the dough into 20 to 24 portions. For an evenly sized dough, use a kitchen scale. Mine was about 50g each.

Here's how to shape it into rolls:

how to shape and roll dough for cheese bread
  • Start off by flattening the ball with the palm of your hand. Using a small rolling pin, shape it into a rectangular oval. Doesn't have to be perfect. If the dough becomes too elastic, let it rest furthermore.
  • Place cheese on one end of the dough then roll. Pinch the seam down as well as the sides to seal. Repeat with all the other portions.
  • Arrange in the baking dish leaving spaces in between. Cover with a towel or cloth and let it rise for 30mins up to 40mins depending on room temperature.

That's it! Easy. Peasy.

bread rolls filled with cheese

Storage and Shelf-life

These bread rolls stay soft for up to 3 days, sometimes even longer. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. If using a large zip bag, push out excess air before sealing. Like any other yeast bread, flavor and taste may change if stored for longer than 5 days.

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Complete Recipe

Soft bread rolls filled with cheese topped with sugar and butter

Cheese Bread Rolls

The cheese bread rolls of your dreams! Soft, luscious, pillowy bread filled with cheese slathered with butter and sugar on top. It's a triple treat that you can't resist!
prep 25 mins
cook 20 mins
5 from 2 votes
author: Mella
Servings 24 rolls
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Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Pan

Ingredients
 
Cups - Metric

Bread Rolls

  • 1 ½ cup fresh milk + 1 teaspoon sugar (lukewarm, see note 1)
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast (or rapid rise yeast)
  • 2 cup bread flour (see note 2)
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour (see note 2)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, slice into cubes)
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 1 egg, whisked (for optional egg wash)

Filling and Topping

  • 20-24 pcs cheese, slice into thick sticks (see note 3)
  • butter (softened)
  • white sugar

Instructions

Proof yeast

  • Place milk and 1 teaspoon sugar in a microwave-safe cup. Heat for 30 seconds. Check if the temperature is LUKEWARM by dipping your finger or a kitchen thermometer. If it's still cold, heat for another 10 seconds until it reaches 40c/104f.
  • Add yeast, stir and let it proof for 10 minutes until it froths.

Prepare other ingredients

  • Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the ingredients. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine flour, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine. Separate egg yolks from the egg whites. Set aside.

Knead the dough

  • Add proofed yeast and eggs to the flour mixture. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Attach the dough hook and turn the mixer on to the lowest speed. Add the cubes of butter one at a time while running the mixer at medium-low speed. Beat for 2 minutes. Stop the mixer to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Increase speed to medium-high. Beat for 8 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl every now and then. While beating, add flour as necessary until dough becomes less sticky. Start with 2 tablespoons and go from there. I added about 4-5 tablespoons more bread flour.
  • Scrape dough on a work surface dusted with flour. Form into a smooth bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Divide, Shape and Rise

  • Grease baking tray and line with parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough into 20 to 24 portions (see video). For an evenly sized dough, use a kitchen scale. Mine was about 50g each. Adjust based on your preference. Shape into a ball to smoothen.
  • Dust work surface with flour. Place the dough on the surface. Flatten with your hand then using a small rolling pin shape into a rectangular oval, doesn't have to be perfect.
  • Place cheese on one end of the dough then roll. Pinch the seam down as well as the sides to seal. Repeat with all the other portions. Arrange in the baking dish leaving spaces in between. Cover with a towel or cloth and let it rise for 30mins up to 40mins depending on room temperature.

Baking/ Topping

  • Preheat oven at 160c/320f, 20 minutes before the dough rolls finishes rising.
  • Gently brush the top of each roll with egg wash. This is optional.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 180c/350f and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes top turns light brown.
  • Remove from the oven and COOL COMPLETELY.
  • Once the bread rolls have cooled, brush with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar on top. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes and Tips:

  1. Milk - use low-fat or full cream fresh milk. I used 2% milk.
  2. Flour - I find that combining 2 types of flour makes a soft yet chewy bread. You can use pure bread flour or just all-purpose flour if one or the other is not available.
  3. Cheese - any semi-hard mild-flavored cheese can be used as a filling for the bread. I used simple processed cheddar cheese. You can also use mild cheddar cheese, Edam cheese (queso de bola), gouda cheese, Monterey Jack or Colby, sandwich slice cheese – roll into a log before using.
  4.  Proving dough in colder months: Place a heatproof dish on the bottom rack of the oven and fill it with boiling water. Put the dough in the middle or top rack and shut the door. The steam and heat from the boiling water will create a warm environment to help raise the dough. You can also do this in an empty kitchen cabinet/cupboard so you can start preheating the oven while the rolls are rising.
  5. For a smaller batch dough - follow my Small Batch Soft Cinnamon Rolls dough recipe.
  6. Overnight Rising - is not recommended for this recipe due to the type and amount of yeast. You can use my Pandesal recipe for the based dough but substitute the water with milk.
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Course : Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine : American
Keyword : Filipino cheese rolls, Mary Grace cheese rolls, sweet rolls
Nutrition Facts
Cheese Bread Rolls
Amount per Serving
Calories
132
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
161
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
47
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
154
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Jen says

    October 09, 2022 at 6:34 am

    This bread recipe was so good with ube jam! Everyone in the family loved it.
    Recipe is a keeper for sure!

    Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  2. Kay says

    August 03, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    I chose this recipe among many others I've seen because of the short proofing time. This recipe does not disappoint. I have made it my go to recipe for a side hustle and all my customers love it. They say it is "heavenly!" Thank you Mella for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Mella says

      August 03, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      I'm so happy to hear this, Kay! This has been a family favorite too. Thanks for the wonderful feedback.
      - Mella

      Reply
  3. Kay says

    May 25, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    Hi! Excited to try your recipe today. I'd like to point out though that 160 degrees Celsius is 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Not 356 Fahrenheit as stated in your recipe 🤔. Looking forward to tasting it in a few minutes. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
    • Mella says

      May 26, 2021 at 1:24 am

      Thanks for letting me know Kay! That was a typo. Sorry about that. I've corrected it! Let me know how it goes 🙂
      - Mella

      Reply
      • Kay says

        May 26, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        You're welcome! They turned out great! I will definitely make this over and over again. And oh sooo easy! Thanks for such a great recipe!

        Reply
      • cecile says

        October 20, 2021 at 4:28 pm

        Hello, I noticed that the temperature indicated in your recipe is still unedited. You may want to check it.

        Reply
        • Riverten Kitchen (Mella) says

          October 24, 2021 at 1:16 am

          Hi Cecile, which step? If you're referring to step 3 under baking then it's correct. It is 180c. I just added the Fahrenheit equivalent.
          - Mella

  4. Belle says

    March 12, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! Tried this recipe and i super like it! This is what i’ve been looking for for a cheese bread roll! Thank u for sharing your recipe! God Bless!🥰

    Reply
    • Mella says

      March 14, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      You're welcome, Belle! So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe!
      - Mella

      Reply

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