Twisted Cheddar Rolls Recipes

CHEDDAR ROLLS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water and tomato sauce, stir to combine, and bring the mixture to lukewarm temperature, about 110 degrees F/45 degrees C).
• Combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in the work bowl of a stand mixer, and pour the tomato sauce mixture into the bowl. Mix on low for 2 minutes to make a loose spongy dough, then beat in 1 egg and 1 more cup of flour. Beat for 2 minutes on high speed to develop the gluten, and stir in the remaining 2 cups of flour. Let the machine knead the dough on high speed until it is smooth and elastic (or knead by hand for about 10 minutes).
• Lightly spray or wipe the top of the dough with vegetable oil, cover the mixer bowl with a cloth, and let the dough rise until doubled, about 2 hours.
• Punch down the dough, cut it in half, and place one half on a floured work surface. Cover the other piece of dough with a cloth to prevent drying out. Roll the first piece of dough out into a rectangle about 9x12 inches, and cut the rectangle into 12 squares about 3 inches on a side.
• Grease a baking sheet, or line with parchment paper. Place about 2 teaspoons of shredded Cheddar cheese in the center of each square, and fold the squares into triangles, enclosing the filling. Pinch the edges tightly closed, and place filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet while you fill the rest. Repeat with the other piece of dough, to make about 24 rolls. Cover the rolls with a cloth, and let stand until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Beat 1 egg in a bowl with 1 teaspoon of water, and set aside.
• Brush each roll with the egg wash, and bake in the preheated oven until the tops are browned and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.

CHEDDAR BREAD TWISTS

Steps:

• Unfold puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with cheese and salt., Cut into ten 1-in. strips; twist each strip three times. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.

EASY CRESCENT CHEDDAR TWISTS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees F.
• Grease a large cookie sheet.
• Separate dough at the perforations.
• Seal together two triangles at the perforations firmly to make 8 squares total.
• In a small bowl, combine cheese and onions; mix well.
• Spoon a "scant" 1/4 cup cheese/onion mixture in a 1-inch strip down the center of each rectangle to within 1/4-inch of each end.
• Fold dough in half lenghwise to form a long strip.
• Firmly press edges to seal.
• Twist strip 4-5 times.
• Bring ends together to form a ring shape; pinch to seal.
• Place on a greased cookie sheet.
• In a small bowl using a fork or small whisk, mix the egg with 1 teaspoon water and brush over the dough.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garlic salt (if using).
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
• Cool 5 minutes on wire rack.
• Serve warm.
• Delicious!

TWISTED CHEDDAR ROLLS

Steps:

• Separate crescent roll dough into eight rectangles. press seams to seal. Combine cheese and onions; spoon about 3 rounded tablespoonsfuls lengthwise down the center of each rectangle to within 1/4 inch of each end. Fold dough in half lengthwise and firmly press edges together to form a seal. Twist each strip 4-5 times then bring ends together to form a ring. Pinch to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, beat egg and water. Brush over dough. Combine the sesame seeds, garlic salt and parsley and sprinkle over rings.
• Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.
• Jane Birch, Edison NJ.