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A basket with cheese and bacon rolls in it sitting on a picnic table.

Cheese and Bacon Rolls Recipe

Saffron Hodgson
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Popular in Australia, these cheese and bacon rolls can easily be made at home and taken on your next picnic or day outing.
Preparation 1 hour
Cook 25 minutes
Ready in 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 15 Servings
CourseLunch
InfluenceAustralian
DifficultyExperienced
MethodBake
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Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 7g packets dried yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F | 44 degrees C)
  • 5 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110 degrees F | 44 degrees C)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter

Topping

  • 1 egg whisked
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Australian cheddar
  • 1/2 cup finely diced ham

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • large bowl
  • baking tray

Directions

Dough

  • In a small bowl, combine the yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and warm water; stir until well combined. Cover and leave in a warm place for 10 minutes.
  • Sift the bread flour and salt into a large bowl, then stir in the yeast mixture along with the milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and butter.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it sit in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Turn the dough onto a floured surface, then knead until smooth. Divide the dough into 15 pieces, then roll each piece into a ball. Slightly flatten, then place on the baking tray.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let it do a second rise for 15 minutes or until well risen.

Topping

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Whisk the egg and milk together, then brush over the top of the rolls.
  • Sprinkle with the grated Monterey Jack cheese, then top with the finely diced ham.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack; serve warm or cold.