Bread Maker Cheese and Bacon Rolls


Soft, fluffy homemade rolls topped with crispy bacon and plenty of melted cheese. The bread maker does the kneading, then you simply shape, rise and bake!


Makes: 10 to 12 rolls

Prep time: 20 minutes, plus rising

Cook time: 18 to 22 minutes


Ingredients


Dough

300 ml lukewarm water

30 ml olive oil

25 g caster sugar

6 g salt

500 g bread flour or premium plain flour

7 g instant dried yeast


Topping

200 g diced bacon

150 g grated tasty cheese

1 egg, approximately 50 g, lightly beaten


Method

  1. Add the water and olive oil to the bread maker pan.
  2. Add the sugar, salt and flour. Make a small well in the flour and add the yeast, keeping it separate from the liquid and salt.
  3. Select the dough setting and allow the machine to knead the dough for 20 minutes. Turn off the machine once the kneading stage is complete.
  4. While the dough is kneading, cook the diced bacon in a frying pan until lightly golden. Transfer it to a plate lined with paper towel and leave to cool.
  5. Remove the dough from the bread maker and divide it into 10 to 12 even portions.
  6. Shape each portion into a smooth ball by tucking the edges underneath. Use a clean, unfloured bench if possible. If the dough is sticky, lightly oil your hands or dust the bench with a very small amount of flour.
  7. Arrange the rolls on a lined baking tray, leaving a little room between each one. Place them closer together if you would like soft, pull-apart sides.
  8. Cover loosely with a clean tea towel and leave in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes, or until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
  9. Preheat the oven to 190°C conventional or 170°C fan-forced.
  10. Gently brush the tops with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and cooked bacon, pressing the toppings down very lightly.
  11. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the rolls are golden and cooked through.
  12. Leave to cool on the tray for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.


Storage

Store the cooled rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Enjoy cold or reheat briefly before serving. They can also be frozen for up to three months.