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Cheese & Chive Rolls

No-knead cheese and chive rolls with a crispy crust.

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British
medium
3h 1m
4
vegetarian
Prep: 1h 10m
Cook: 20 min
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John Kirkwood
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Ingredients
  • 15 g Fresh yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Instant or active dried yeast(optional)Alternative to fresh yeast
  • Bread flour
  • Salt
  • ChivesChopped into 6mm pieces
  • Grated cheeseStrong cheddar or Red Leicester recommended
  • Water40°C / 104°F
  • Oil
Instructions
  1. 1

    Dissolve fresh yeast in warm water (40°C / 104°F). If using dried yeast, use 1 teaspoon (4g) and dissolve similarly.

    2 min

  2. 2

    Add bread flour and salt to a warm bowl.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Add chopped chives and grated cheese to the flour mixture and mix thoroughly.

    3 min

  4. 4

    Whisk oil into the yeast mixture and add to the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Cover the bowl and let the dough proof for 30 minutes until doubled in size.

    30 min

  6. 6

    Turn the dough onto a wet surface, give it a few turns, and return to the bowl. Let it proof for another 45 minutes.

    45 min

  7. 7

    Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) or 180°C (356°F) for fan-assisted ovens. Prepare a baking tray.

    15 min

  8. 8

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knock it back, and shape into a rectangle. Divide into 4, 6, or 8 rolls.

    10 min

  9. 9

    Place rolls on a greased or parchment-lined baking tray. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

    30 min

  10. 10

    Grate cheese on top of each roll and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

    20 min

  11. 11

    Cool on a wire rack before serving.

    20 min

Equipment Needed
bowl
scissors
grater
baking tray
oven
wire rack

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