Stuffed Meat & Cheese Bread Rolls

🥐✨ Stuffed Meat & Cheese Bread Rolls

Ingredients:

For the dough (soft & fluffy):

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp milk powder (optional, makes it softer)
• 3 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1 cup warm milk (adjust as needed)
• 1 egg

For the filling:

• 250 g ground beef or chicken
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup mozzarella or cream cheese (or mix)

For brushing:

• 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (egg wash)
• Butter (for brushing after baking)

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough
   
   • Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and milk powder.
   • Add egg, warm milk, and butter. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 mins).
   • Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
3. Prepare the Filling
   
   • Heat oil, sauté onion until soft.
   • Add ground meat, cook until browned.
   • Season with paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
   • Remove from heat and mix with cheese. Let cool.
5. Shape the Rolls
   
   • Divide dough into equal balls.
   • Roll each into a small oval/rectangle.
   • Place a spoonful of filling inside and roll up tightly (like mini croissants).
   • Place seam side down on a greased tray.
7. Second Rise
   
   • Cover and let rise for 30–40 mins until puffy.
9. Bake
   
   • Brush with egg wash.
   • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
11. Finish
    
    • Brush hot rolls with butter for shine and softness.