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garlic herb cheese rolls in a ceramic baking pan, with a roll removed so you can see their soft interior.
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Garlic, Herb, and Cheese Bread Rolls

Garlic, Herb, and Cheese Bread Rolls are bursting with amazing savory flavor and are surprisingly easy to make from scratch. They are bound to become a family favorite for Sunday dinner or any holiday!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 15 rolls
Author Tessa Arias

Ingredients

For the rolls:

  • 1 cup warm milk (100 – 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 whole eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 4 cups (508) all-purpose flour

For the topping:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  • Combine the milk, oil, eggs, sugar, salt, garlic powder, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add 2 cups of the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a rough, shaggy mass.
  • Attach the dough hook to the mixer, turn to medium-low speed, and gradually add the remaining flour, kneading until a mass of dough begins to form. Only add as much flour as needed to bring the dough together. Continue kneading on medium-high speed for 4 to 5 minutes until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch. Only add additional flour if the dough is unbearably sticky.
  • Lightly spray a large clean bowl with cooking spray and place the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl lightly with plastic wrap. Let rise for 1 hour at room temperature or until the dough is big, puffy, and about doubled in size.
  • Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Gently deflate the dough. Use a bench scraper, knife, or pizza wheel to divide the dough into 15 equal pieces.
  • Shape each piece into a tight ball and place in the prepared pan. Lightly cover the dough with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for 1 hour, or until about doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg then gently brush over the risen rolls. Sprinkle the rolls evenly with grated parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the rolls for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container or ziptop bag for up to 3 days.