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Giant Cheddar Twists

October 26, 2021 1 Comment

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Giant cheddar twists on a cooling rack and some on a baking sheet with a linen towel back drop with autumn leaves

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.

Giant cheddar twists on a cooling rack and some on a baking sheet with a linen towel back drop with autumn leaves 

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

Beaten eggs in mixing bowl1
milk pouring into melted butter3
yeast whisked into milk and egg mixture5
sugar added to mixing bowl with eggs2
instant read thermometer in milk4
Flour added to mixing bowl with milk yeast mixture6
  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

Dough in electric mixer1
Bowl filled with dough covered with white cloth3
Dough in a large bowl2
Bowl of risen dough covered with white cloth4
  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

Rolled out dough with half sprinkled with cheddar cheese1
Pizza cutter cutting 1-inch strips of dough.3
Upper part of dough folded over the other half covered with cheddar cheese2
Twisting dough and shaping into a knot for cheddar rolls4
  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!  

Giant cheddar twists on a cooling rack and some on a baking sheet with a linen towel back drop with autumn leaves
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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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  1. Marika says

    October 28, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my, yes! Love this! Thanks again for another wonderful recipe. So many that you have shared are my ‘repeaters’. Making this TOMORROW ❤️
    Cheers, marika

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