🥖 Fluffy Cottage Cheese Garlic Rolls
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 rolls)
For the Dough:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
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1 egg
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3 tbsp melted butter or oil
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½ cup warm milk (not hot)
For Garlic Butter Topping:
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3 tbsp melted butter
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander
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2 tbsp grated parmesan or mozzarella (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
In a large bowl, add flour, salt, blended cottage cheese, egg, and melted butter.
Add yeast mixture and knead into a soft dough (8–10 minutes).
3. First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. Shape the Rolls
Punch down dough and divide into equal balls.
Place them in a greased baking dish.
5. Second Rise
Cover and let them rise again for 25–30 minutes.
6. Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
7. Garlic Butter Topping
Mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
Brush generously over hot rolls.
Sprinkle cheese if using.
8. Serve
Serve warm, fluffy, and garlicky 😍
❓ Q & A
Q1: Why use cottage cheese in the dough?
It makes the rolls extra soft, moist, and protein-rich.
Q2: Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes, but texture will be slightly denser. Use 50% whole wheat + 50% white flour.
Q3: Can I make these without yeast?
Yeast is needed for fluffiness. I can share a no-yeast version if you want.
Q4: How do I store these rolls?
Store in an airtight container for 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days.
Q5: Can I freeze them?
Yes! Freeze baked rolls for up to 1 month.
Q6: Can I add cheese inside?
Absolutely! Stuff mozzarella or cheddar inside each roll before baking 🧀