Description
Savory ham and cheese bread rolls blend French bakery charm with home kitchen ease. Crisp exteriors and melted interior layers deliver delightful comfort perfect for you to enjoy alongside soups or salads.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Leavening and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Seasoning and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Additional melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by whisking warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a small container. Allow the mixture to become frothy and bubbly for 5-10 minutes.
- Create the dough base by combining bread flour and salt in a large bowl. Incorporate softened butter, egg, and the activated yeast mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for 5-7 minutes, developing a smooth and stretchy texture.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, drape with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm environment for approximately 1 hour until it doubles in volume.
- Deflate the dough and roll it into a thin rectangular shape. Distribute diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the surface.
- Tightly roll the dough from the long edge, ensuring a secure seal by pinching the seam. Slice the rolled dough into 12 uniform portions.
- Arrange the rolls cut-side down on a greased baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece. Cover with a damp cloth and allow a second rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C). Gently brush the rolls with melted butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes until achieving a golden-brown color and crisp exterior.
Notes
- Use instant yeast for quicker proofing and more reliable rising, ensuring soft and fluffy bread rolls every time.
- Allow ingredients like milk, butter, and egg to reach room temperature before mixing to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent dough texture.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute bread flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and add xanthan gum to improve dough elasticity and structure.
- Experiment with different cheese and ham combinations like Swiss cheese with smoked ham or pepper jack with turkey ham to create unique flavor profiles and keep the recipe exciting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg