Soft & Fluffy Homemade Rolls with Cheese Filling

If you love the comforting smell of fresh homemade dough filling the whole house, these soft and fluffy rolls are the perfect recipe to try. ❤️

They are light, airy, tender, and delicious, making them ideal for breakfast, dinner, or as a tasty snack with a cup of yogurt. The dough is rich and soft, and the simple cheese filling adds an extra layer of flavor.

Once you try these homemade rolls, you’ll want to make them again and again!

📝 Ingredients

For the Dough

• 250 ml lukewarm milk
• 20 g fresh yeast
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 40 g butter, softened at room temperature

For the Cheese Filling

• 15 g cheese, grated or crumbled
• 2 tablespoons sour cream

For Brushing

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon milk

👩‍🍳 How to Make Soft Homemade Rolls

1. Prepare the Dough

Add the lukewarm milk, fresh yeast, and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Stir gently and leave for a few minutes to activate the yeast.

Add the eggs, salt, and softened butter. Mix everything together until well combined.

Gradually add the flour and knead until you get a soft, smooth, and slightly elastic dough.

2. Let the Dough Rise

Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and place it somewhere warm. Let it rise until it has doubled in size, usually about 45–60 minutes.

3. Prepare the Filling

Mix the cheese with the sour cream until you have a creamy filling.

4. Shape the Rolls

Once the dough has risen, gently knead it and divide it into equal portions.

Flatten each portion slightly and add a small amount of cheese filling in the center. Fold and seal the dough, then shape it into a smooth roll.

You can also leave some rolls plain if you prefer.

5. Add the Egg Wash

Arrange the rolls on a lined baking tray. Mix the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of milk and brush the tops of the rolls with the mixture.

6. Bake

Let the shaped rolls rest for another 15–20 minutes while you preheat the oven.

Bake until the rolls are beautifully golden brown and fully cooked.

💡 Recipe Tips

• Use lukewarm, not hot, milk so the yeast works properly.
• Softened butter helps create a tender and rich dough.
• Don’t add too much flour—the dough should remain soft.
• You can make the rolls plain or fill them with cheese, depending on your taste.
• For an extra-soft crust, lightly brush the freshly baked rolls with butter.

🥐 Soft, Airy & Delicious Homemade Rolls

These rolls are made with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. They are perfect both plain and filled, so you can easily customize them with your favorite cheese or filling.

Soft, fluffy, golden, and absolutely delicious—save this recipe and give it a try! ❤️