Easy Cottage Cheese Rolls
There's nothing like the comforting aroma of freshly baked rolls! These Easy Cottage Cheese Rolls are incredibly soft, slightly tangy, and packed with protein.
Equipment
- ✔ Mixing bowls 🥣
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese 4% milkfat
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 packet 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
Optional Toppings:
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- Flaky sea salt
- Chopped fresh herbs chives, dill, or parsley
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Mix the Dough – In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, melted butter, sugar, and egg until well combined. Stir in flour, yeast, salt, and baking soda until a soft, sticky dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 2️⃣ Shape the Rolls – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly flour your hands and divide dough into 12 pieces, shaping each into a rough ball. Place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet (or in a 9×13-inch dish for pull-apart rolls).
- 3️⃣ Rise & Bake – Cover rolls and let them rise 20-25 minutes. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt or herbs if desired. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 4️⃣ Enjoy! – Brush with extra butter and serve warm! These rolls freeze well, so make a batch for later.
Notes
⭐ Cheesy Rolls: Add ¾ cup shredded cheddar to the dough! 🧀
⭐ Garlic Herb Rolls: Mix 2 minced garlic cloves + 1 tbsp fresh rosemary into the dough. 🌿🧄
⭐ Sweet Cinnamon Rolls: Increase sugar to 3 tbsp, add 1 tsp cinnamon, and drizzle with powdered sugar glaze after baking. 🍂🍯
⭐ Garlic Herb Rolls: Mix 2 minced garlic cloves + 1 tbsp fresh rosemary into the dough. 🌿🧄
⭐ Sweet Cinnamon Rolls: Increase sugar to 3 tbsp, add 1 tsp cinnamon, and drizzle with powdered sugar glaze after baking. 🍂🍯
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 5g
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