These Mozzarella-Stuffed Bread Rolls are soft and fluffy, with a delightful surprise of smooth and gooey mozzarella filling. They are brushed with butter, garlic, sugar, and spices, making these rolls perfect for potlucks, breakfast, or snacks. If you’re looking for the ultimate snack or appetizer that combines gooey cheese and soft bread, look no further than mozzarella-stuffed bread rolls.
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Mozzarella-Stuffed Bread Rolls
These delightful bites are golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and oozing with melted mozzarella cheese. They’re ideal for family gatherings, parties, or a cozy night. Let’s explore how you can make these delectable treats from scratch. Stuffed bread rolls are fluffy, soft, and rubbed with delicious spices.
I made these rolls for our co-workers who had birthdays in January. One colleague brought flourless cake, which was delicious, and I decided to get these rolls for mid-morning snacks paired with coffee or tea. I purposely did not make a huge batch so there would be no leftovers. The recipe was similar to the Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread with Garlic Butter, but I changed the shape to balls.
Why You Will Love This Mozzarella-Stuffed Bread Rolls Recipe
Ingredients: The ingredients for these rolls are easy to find and may already be available in your pantry.
Quick: The process of making these Mozzarella-Stuffed Bread Rolls is very straightforward. With the detailed instructions below, you won’t fail to make them!
Homemade: There’s something special about homemade food, especially when it comes to bread. You know exactly what ingredients are in it. Additionally, you can customize the seasonings in this recipe to make it your own. If you prefer the flavor of Italian seasoning over parsley, feel free to substitute it. And if you’re not a fan of garlic, don’t hesitate to skip it in the rub.
Ingredients Mozzarella-Stuffed Bread Rolls
Dough
- Yeast Mixture
- Tangzhong Mixture
- All Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Egg
- Butter at room temperature
Rub
- Italian Seasoning
- Melted Butter
- Sugar
Filling
- Your favorite Cheese
How Do You Make this Soft and Easy Stuffed Bread
I am not kidding when I said I made this bread two days in a row because I just wanted to eat it repeatedly. It will be inconvenient to do that if the recipe is too complicated. I promise the process of making this stuffed bread is straightforward.
Prepare the Dough
- Make the Tangzhong mixture- this is a method in which you mix the flour with water and make it pasty by heating it on low fire. This method makes the bread fluffy and soft.
- Activate the Yeast: Microwave the water for thirty to forty-five seconds. Add the yeast and mix. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Mix the Dough: Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg, yeast mixture, and Tangzhong. Mix until a rough dough forms. Then add the butter.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook for ten minutes.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise warmly for one hour.
- Fill the dough- Transfer it to the flat surface once it is ready and divide it into twelve pieces. Put the dough into balls and fill them with cheese. Let it rise for the second time.
- Bake- Brush the dough with the rub mixture and bake it.
Storage and Reheating
If you have leftovers (which is rare!), store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes or until warmed. Or you can microwave them for thirty to forty seconds.
Final Thoughts
Mozzarella-stuffed bread balls are incredibly versatile and customizable. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, add herbs to the dough, or even incorporate your favorite fillings. Whether hosting guests or treating yourself, these cheesy bread balls will surely be a crowd-pleaser. Happy baking!
Mozzarella-Stuffed Bread Rolls
Equipment
- 1 Baking Dish
- 1 Stand Electric mixer
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 Dough cutter
- 1 Weighing scale
Ingredients
Yeast Mixture
- 1/2 cup Warm Water
- 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
Tangzhong Mixture
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Water
Dough Ingredients
- Yeast Mixture
- Tangzhong MIxture
- 2 1/3 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp White Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 3 tsbp Unsalted Butter at room temperature
Garlic Butter Rub
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 tbsp White Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter
- Cubed Mozzarella Cheese for FIlling
Instructions
Make the Tangzhong Paste
- Turn on the heat to low. Place the Tangzhong ingredients into the small saucepan and mix them. Continually mix on low heat until the mixture becomes past but not burnt. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
Make the Yeast Mixture
- Warm the water in the microwave for twenty-five seconds. The idea is not to overheat the water so that it will not kill the yeast. Mix and set aside until the yeast blooms. This takes about five to ten minutes.
Dough Base
- Spray nonstick oil onto the baking sheet and set aside until ready. Cut the mozzarella cheese bar into cubes and set aside until ready.
- Attach your hook attachment to the electric mixer. Place the flour, white granulated sugar, salt, yeast, egg, and Tangzhong mixture in the electric mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients at low speed until the mixture looks like wet sand.
- Now, you can add the softened butter. Mix to medium speed. The mixture will look wet, but eventually, it will form into a dough. Mix until the flour is smooth, about ten minutes of mixing.
- If the dough is too sticky, coat your hand with flour. Remove the dough and form it into a ball. Brush the bowl you used with oil and return the dough to it. Turn the dough so that it will be coated with oil. Cover and place the dough in a warm place for one hour.Pro tip: I turn my oven to its lowest setting for fifteen minutes and turn it off. This will be the warm place I use for proofing.
- After an hour, sprinkle your working area with flour and put your dough there. First, form the dough into a ball and divide it into two. Cut the dough into small pieces to make twelve small balls. Or, weigh your dough to 50 grams each to achieve similar sizes.
- Flatten the dough and fill it with cubed mozzarella cheese. Seal the dough and put it onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover the dough with a cloth and let the dough sit in a warm place for another thirty-five minutes.
Garlic Butter Rub
- Place all of the garlic butter rub ingredients in a small bowl and mix. Brush the butter into the dough before baking. Freeze any leftovers.
Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and put the baking rack in the middle of the oven. Brush the bread with Garlic Butter Rub and bake for twenty-eight minutes.
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