Cheddar Cheese Potato Rolls Recipe
 
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An excellent recipe that would end up into a very fulfilling pastry dish. These are light potato rolls that have rich cheese flavor on the outside and inside. Just looking into its ingredients will make you imagine how delicious these rolls would be. You better try this recipe to figure it all out and you’ll definitely crave for more. With these cheesy rolls, you’re like having a complete meal, minus the meat. This recipe would yield so much that you may actually prepare these for a huge gathering. Its flavor and texture is really something you can be proud of. Follow precisely the instructions and you’ll never be disappointed with the results.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup water (120 ml)
  • 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup evaporated milk (240 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (30 g)
  • 1 tablespoon salt (15 g)
  • 2 tablespoons yeast (30 g)
  • 3 tablespoons melted shortening (45 g)
  • 5 drops hot sauce (1 ml)
  • 5 cups bread flour or 5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (550 g)
  • 2 cups grated unpeeled washed red potatoes (450 g)
  • 3 cups shredded sharp orange cheddar cheese (300 g)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (30 g)
  • ¼ cup cornmeal (40 g)
Instructions
  1. Lightly grease mixing bowl and dough hook to prevent dough from sticking.
  2. In the greased mixing bowl, whisk together water, milk or half and half, sugar, salt, yeast, shortening and hot sauce.
  3. Stir thoroughly to dissolve salt and sugar.
  4. Combine grated potatoes and 1½ cup of the cheese and sufficient amount of flour to make a soft dough.
  5. In a lightly floured board, Knead dough by hand or use a cake mixer to knead dough for 8 minutes or until smooth.
  6. Cover with a tea towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  7. Divide the dough into 12-16 rolls, depending on your desired size. Shape each into ovals and place on a baking sheet.
  8. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle tops lightly with cornmeal.
  9. Place baking sheet in a large, drawstring plastic bag and let rolls rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  10. Make a shallow slice on top of each roll. Bake for 15 minutes, and then reduce heat to 375°F.
  11. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese on top of the rolls. Bake for 10 minutes more or until rolls are nicely browned and cheese is melted.
  12. Serve warm!

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