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Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Rolls with Golden Fried Onion

Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Rolls with Golden Fried Onion

Soft garlic rolls stuffed with mozzarella and fried onion, brushed with olive oil, garlic, and parsley.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breads & Rolls
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2½ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 level tablespoon (15 g) sugar
  • ½ level tablespoon (7 g) salt
  • ¾ level tablespoon (7 g) instant yeast
  • 1 egg
  • ⅔ cup (160 ml) milk
  • About 3½ tablespoons (50 g) softened butter
Filling
  • Mozzarella cubes, 1 small cube per roll (about 14)
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced and fried until golden (plus a little oil for frying)
Topping
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add the egg, milk, and softened butter and knead well until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
  4. Meanwhile, fry the onion in a skillet with a little oil until golden and soft. Set aside to cool.
  5. Divide the dough into 45 g balls. Flatten each ball slightly, place a mozzarella cube and a teaspoon of fried onion in the center, and seal well into a smooth ball.
  6. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a damp towel, and let rise another 30 minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, and chili. Brush the rolls generously.
  8. Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden.

Notes

Tips
  • Let the fried onion cool before filling, so it doesn't warm the dough.
  • Seal each ball well so the mozzarella doesn't leak out.
  • Skip the chili for a milder version, or add more if you like heat.
Substitutions
  • Mozzarella → another good melting cheese.
  • Crushed red pepper flakes → leave out (optional).