Giant Cheddar Twists

Giant Cheddar Twists are made with a buttery, soft dough filled and twisted with cheese to form a knot.  These large rolls are great served with soup and perfect to dip into a hot bowl of chili.

If you love my recipe for Giant Cinnamon Twists, you’ll love this version filled with cheddar cheese.  

Why I Love These Rolls

• Hello!! Oozy warm cheddar!
• Simple to make…no joke.  
• These rolls don’t have to look perfect.  That’s what gives them their character. 😉
• You can be creative using different cheese as long as the cheese melts nicely.  May I suggest Pepper Jack?!
• Freeze great!
• Can be thawed then reheated wrapped in aluminum foil.  Place in a 300℉ oven for about 7-10 minutes.
• Slice in half and use to make sandwiches.  AMAZING!!!
• This recipe makes approximately 24 rolls to serve a crowd.

Giant Cheddar Twist Dough

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1. Add eggs to the bowl of an electric mixer and beat well.
2. Mix in sugar and salt.  Set aside.
3. In a medium-size saucepan melt the butter.  Add milk.
4. Heat mixture to 110℉.  Pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture. Mix well.
5. Sprinkle yeast over milk mixture until the yeast has softened then stir in the yeast.
6. Add 2-3 cups of flour and mix until smooth.

The First Dough Rise

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1. Continue to add flour 1 cup at a time at low speed until smooth. The dough should be smooth and somewhat sticky.
2. Place dough in a very large bowl that has been lightly oiled. 
3. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place. 
4.  The dough should be doubled in size.

Making Giant Cheddar Twists

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1. Roll out the dough to a large rectangle approximately 24 x 13-inches.  Spread the melted butter over the dough.  Sprinkle the cheese over half of the dough.
2. Fold the dough without the cheese over top of the half with cheese.  Press gently.
3. Cut the cheese-filled dough into 1-inch strips.  A pizza cutter is a perfect tool for cutting the strips.  A knife can, also, be used.
4. Take each strip and gently twist, then tie the twisted dough into a knot.  Place each know on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.  Allow to rise for about 30-45 minutes or until the dough feels like a marshmallow when gently pressed.  Bake in a preheated 400℉ oven for 12-14 minutes or until a light golden brown.  Great served warm.

Warning:  The temptation is strong to eat hot and fresh out of the oven, which I highly recommend.  But you won’t be able to eat just one!  

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GIANT Cheddar Twists

Giant rolls filled with cheddar cheese then twisted into knots.

Course Breads

Cuisine American

Keyword cheddar cheese rolls, cheddar cheese twists, dinner rolls

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

rise time 2 minutes

Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Servings 24 Twists

Calories 233 kcal

Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

Roll Dough

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
• 5-6 cups flour

Cheese Filling

• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 3-4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In the large bowl (6-quart) of a mixer, beat eggs, sugar, and salt. In a medium-size saucepan melt butter. Add the milk and heat until the milk is lightly warmed about 110 ℉. Remove from the heat and pour into the egg mixture. Mix until combined. Sprinkle yeast over milk mixture and let stand for about 2 minutes to soften the yeast. Whisk into the milk mixture. Add 5 cups of flour and beat until dough is smooth. Add remaining flour 1 cup, as needed, a little at a time until dough is smooth and slightly sticky or until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl while mixing. Place the dough in a very large bowl that has been lightly oiled. Cover with a clean cloth and allow to rise until doubled in size. About 45-60 minutes.

2. Gently remove the dough from the bowl. Let rest a few minutes. Roll the dough into a 24 x 13-inch rectangle. Spread the lower half of the dough with butter. Sprinkle grated cheese over the butter. Fold over the upper half of the dough over the cheese. Cut into 1-inch strips. Twist each strip of dough then tie in a knot. Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a clean cloth and allow to rise for 30-45 minutes. The dough should feel like a marshmallow when gently pressed. Bake in a pre-heated 400℉ oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

GIANT Cheddar Twists

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 233 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 53mg18%

Sodium 289mg12%

Potassium 77mg2%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 394IU8%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 101mg10%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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