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Soft yeast rolls filled with cheese, baked to golden brown.
Freshly baked cheese swirls with a soft, bread-like texture.

Soft Cheese Swirl Rolls

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
A savory relative of the cinnamon roll. The rich, yeasted dough provides a soft, pillowy base, while the savory cheese filling offers a salty contrast. With yeast doughs, patience is the main ingredient: you must give the yeast time to convert starch to gas, fluffing up the dough structure.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Deep baking pan
  • Kitchen towel

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Dissolve sugar in half the warm milk and sprinkle yeast on top. Let bloom for 10 minutes.

Tip: Sugar provides the initial food for the yeast to wake up.
2 ✓

Mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, remaining milk, and melted butter. Knead into a smooth, shiny dough.

Tip: The fat in the butter coats gluten strands, ensuring a tender crumb rather than a chewy one.
3 ✓

Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).

Tip: The gases formed during rising loosen the dough structure.
4 ✓

Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread with sour cream and sprinkle generously with cheese.

Tip: Leave a small border empty to help seal the roll.
5 ✓

Roll up tightly, slice into 1-inch rounds, and place in a parchment-lined pan. Cover and let rise for another 20 minutes.

Tip: This second rise gives the rolls their final fluffy shape. Don't skip it!
6 ✓

Brush with beaten egg and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Tip: The egg wash keeps the dough moist and adds shine.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the dough dry?
You added too much flour during kneading or baking. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky when raw.
Why didn't it rise?
Your yeast was old/dead, or you killed it with milk that was too hot.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.25 cups Warm Milk
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Filling)
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream (for spreading)
  • 1 large Egg (for wash)