🧀✨ Golden Sesame Cheese Rolls

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the dough

  1. In a bowl, combine:
    • Warm milk
    • Sugar
    • Yeast
      Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add:
    • Egg
    • Melted butter
    • Flour
    • Salt
  3. Mix and knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.

2. Prepare the filling

Mix the shredded mozzarella + cheddar + cream cheese (if using).


3. Shape the rolls

  1. Punch down the dough.
  2. Divide into 12–14 equal balls.
  3. Flatten each ball with your hand.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese filling inside.
  5. Close tightly and roll into a ball.

4. Coat with sesame

  1. Whisk the egg with 1 tbsp milk or water.
  2. Dip each roll into the egg wash.
  3. Roll in sesame seeds until fully covered.

5. Bake

  • Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  • Let rise 20 minutes for fluffier rolls.
  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes,
    until the sesame seeds are golden and the rolls are beautifully puffed.

6. Serve

Enjoy warm — the cheese melts inside and the sesame crust becomes golden and crunchy. Absolutely irresistible! 😍🧀✨


✨ Tips for the BEST Sesame Cheese Rolls

  • Add black sesame for a two-tone look.
  • Brush with melted butter after baking for extra shine.
  • Add za’atar or garlic powder to the cheese for more flavor.
  • You can air fry them at 180°C for 10–12 minutes.

If you want, I can also give you:
👉 A no-yeast quick version
👉 A cream cheese + herbs version
👉 A Facebook video script
Just tell me! 😊

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