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With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we\u2019ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in April 2020.<\/i><\/p>\n
Bread-making<\/a> is a great hobby to get into during the cold, dark winter months. It presents a satisfying skill to pursue during a season in which you’re likely spending more time indoors, offers an excuse to heat up your house by turning on the oven, and produces a hot, belly-warming reward as recompense for your efforts.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a recipe that’ll both increase your competence in the kitchen, and yield a foodstuff that’s heavy on the comfort factor, look no further than these soft, savory filled rolls. They not only feature bacon and cheese inside the roll, but atop it as well. It doesn\u2019t get much better. While it\u2019s not necessarily a recipe for a total beginner, it doesn\u2019t take expert-level skill either.<\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n Rolls<\/em><\/p>\n Filling\/Topping<\/em><\/p>\n In the bowl of your stand mixer (or any large mixing bowl), whisk together the yeast, flour, and salt. <\/p>\n Add the water and oil. Attach the bowl to the mixer and start the dough hook on low speed. Mix for a few minutes, until the dough clears the sides of the bowl and is nice and smooth. If it\u2019s really sticky, add a tablespoon of flour. If the dough isn\u2019t fully coming together, add a tablespoon of water. You can also do this by hand with just a spatula \u2014 mix and knead well until the dough is smooth. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cover the dough (using plastic wrap or a dish towel) and let rise until doubled, 1-1.5 hours. <\/p>\n After your bacon is cooked up you can prepare the cheese that you\u2019ll use for both the filling and the topping. For inside the rolls, you\u2019ll want 8 squares of a melty cheese. I used a mild cheddar and made them about 1 1\/2\u201d square and perhaps 1\/4\u201d thick. Once you\u2019ve sliced the filling cheese, grate 1\/2 cup sharp cheddar for topping the rolls (or measure out some pre-shredded cheese). <\/p>\n Once the dough has doubled, turn it out onto a floured counter (or baking mat<\/a>; my trusty baking mat gets a ton<\/em> of use). It\u2019s not terribly sticky, so you won\u2019t need a ton of flour. Flatten it and make a rectangle that\u2019s roughly 6\u201d x 9\u201d. Using a bench scraper or pizza cutter, divide the dough into 8 chunks. <\/p>\n Take each piece of dough and flatten into a circle roughly 3-4\u201d in diameter.<\/p>\nHow to Make Cheesy Bacon Rolls<\/span><\/h2>\n
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1. Whisk Dry Ingredients Together <\/h2>\n
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While the dough is rising, cook the pieces you cut up from 4 slices of bacon; you\u2019ll use this cooked bacon for the filling. (Reserve the raw pieces from the other two slices you cut up for the topping.) Cook the bits until they\u2019re dark and crispy. That\u2019s how I prefer it at least. Once cooked, set aside on a paper towel. <\/p>\n5. Prepare Cheese<\/h2>\n
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