Homemade Cheese Rolls Recipe

Did You Know? Nigella sativa, also known as black seed, has been used in Middle Eastern baking for centuries.

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1.5 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons yogurt
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 lb flour
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Cheese Filling

• Akkawi cheese, shredded
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Olive oil
• Fresh thyme
• Nigella sativa (black seed)

For Brushing

• 1 egg

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, yogurt, and warm water. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes until activated.
2. In a bowl, add the flour, powdered milk, salt, butter, baking powder, and white vinegar. Pour the yeast mixture on top and mix well until a dough forms.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes. After resting, knead until smooth and elastic.
4. While the dough rests, prepare the filling by mixing the shredded akkawi cheese and mozzarella with olive oil, fresh thyme, and nigella sativa black seed.
5. Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough into a thin rectangle.
6. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the dough, then roll it tightly into a log.
7. Cut the roll into 2-inch slices and place them flat on a baking tray.
8. Brush the tops with egg wash.
9. Bake at 380°F (193°C) for 15 minutes.