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Cottage Cheese Dinner Rolls

Cottage Cheese Dinner Rolls

Cottage cheese dinner rolls are soft, tender yeast rolls made with cottage cheese for added moisture and richness. These fluffy rolls bake up light and pillowy, making them perfect for weeknight dinners, holidays, or special meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Warm the cottage cheese, milk, and butter in a saucepan until melted and lukewarm. Remove from heat.
  2. Stir in sugar and sprinkle yeast over the mixture. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add egg and salt, then gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough until smooth and slightly tacky, about 6–8 minutes.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. Divide dough into 12 pieces and shape into rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
  7. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
  9. Brush warm rolls with butter before serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the softest texture.
  • Dough should be soft; avoid adding too much flour.
  • Rolls stay tender for days due to the cottage cheese.
  • Freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months and reheat gently.