Whenever we have soup I love to serve it with some warm, delicious type of bread and these garlic mozzarella rolls always hit the spot. They are fantastic with our Cheesy Lasagna Soup, Easy Minestrone Soup, and Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage. But really they go with almost anything! These rolls are relatively quick to throw together too, aside from the rising time. It’s just like making any old batch of yeast bread dough – some mixing of ingredients, a little kneading, and then a nice rise to let the dough double in volume. Then the rolls get their star treatment by rolling them out, slathering them with a garlic butter spread and sprinkling mozzarella cheese over it all before rolling them up, cinnamon roll style, slicing them into individual rolls, and stuffing them into the individual cups of a muffin pan to give them some shape. Ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom, these are simple enough to throw together on a cold, rainy afternoon, then start a pot of soup and have them together for a perfectly comforting and soul-satisfying dinner.
What You’ll Need
Flour – Regular all-purpose flour works great for these, but you can use bread flour if you have it on hand for even chewier rolls. Water Active dry yeast Mozzarella cheese – Use freshly grated mozzarella cheese for even better meltiness. Sugar – Just a small amount to help the yeast proof. Salt Butter Oil – Something neutral like vegetable or canola oil works great. Egg Garlic bread seasoning – You can buy this at the grocery store or make your own using the version in the notes of the recipe card below.
How to Make Cheesy Garlic Mozzarella Swirl Rolls
Tips for Success
Measure the flour carefully. You don’t want to add too much flour or the dough will be dense instead of fluffy and light. I have a whole post on how to measure flour that you might find helpful. Rise in a warm spot. If it’s cool in your house, place the dough in a warm spot like near the back of the stove or in a sunny window so that they rise well. Try the floss trick. I find it much easier to cut these using dental floss or a piece of string than a sharp knife. Make a sandwich! Try slicing one of these rolls in half the next day and using it to make a ham sandwich. Crazy delicious!
How to Store and Freezing Instructions
Store any uneaten rolls in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days. You can also freeze these rolls for up to 2 months in an airtight container in the freezer. Thaw on the counter before serving. We like to reheat individual rolls in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying, or you can warm them in a baking dish covered with foil at 325°F for 8-10 minutes.
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This post was originally published in October, 2016. The photos and content were updated in November, 2022.
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