Friday, April 13, 2012

Bacon, Chives and Cream Cheese Rolls

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This recipe has been crying to get made forever! It has been in my head for the longest time, and  I finally got around to making it last week!
My husband declared this 'the best 'bready' thing I have ever made', and that is a high compliment coming from him! But truth be told - how can it not be the best when it has bacon, right? The combination is quite a classic - cream cheese and chives - with crisp bacon bits thrown in, just because I can.
The dough can be a little sticky, but don't be tempted to add in too much extra flour. Just handle the dough with well floured hands, on a well-floured counter-top!

What you could consider adding more of is bacon. Is there such a thing as too much bacon?

Bacon, Chives and Cream Cheese Rolls
Recipe Source - the same voices in my head that told me to put Mars bars in oatmeal cookies
Ingredients
Dough
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 cup sugar
1 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup milk, plus 1 extra tablespoon for the egg-wash
1/2 cup water
1/8 cup oil
1 egg
Filling
1/2 + 2 tbsp cream cheese
200g bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped garlic chives
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Method
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar and yeast. Stir together and set aside.
2. Combine the milk and water in a saucepan and heat till lukewarm. Don't make it hot, or it will kill the yeast.
3. Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk it lightly. Remove one tablespoon of the egg into another small bowl and set aside. Add the remaining egg and the oil into the milk  mixture.
4. Pour the milk mixture in to the bowl with the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until the batter is smooth. Continue beating for a further 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the remaining flour a little at a time, until you have a soft but sticky dough.
6. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes, cover with greased clingfilm, and set it aside to rise for about an hour.
7. At the end of this time, preheat your oven to 200 degrees C (400F). Punch down your dough and transfer to a well-floured work surface.
8. Using your hands (flour them first) or a rolling pin, form the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 thick.
9. Combine all the filling ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
10. Spread the filling over the surface of the dough, leaving about 1/2 an inch on all sides.
11. Starting with the long side of the rectangle that is furthest away from you, roll the dough toward yourself and pinch the seam.
12. Slice this roll into 4-6 slices, and transfer them, on their sides, onto a greased baking dish.
13. Take the reserved egg and combine with tablespoon of milk. Brush this mixture over the top of the rolls.
14. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bread is springy and golden brown.

This is bread is amazingly soft on the inside and when eaten fresh, has a slightly crispy crust. The filling is amazing in flavor - salty, and with garlicky undertones from the garlic chives. Just brilliant!
There was just one complaint about this recipe - that it doesn't make enough! After we had a roll each, all of us (my husband, daughter and I) actually argued about who would get to eat the last roll! We ended up sharing, and I got the smallest piece and was told (very strictly, I might add), "next time, make more!"

I guess next time, I will have to make a double batch! Or maybe even triple! :)

P.S. If you are in Chennai and are interested in getting a start in baking, don't hesitate to sign up for my Introduction to Baking workshop. More details here. There are only a few seats left in the next batch - so sign up soon!

P.P.S. - I made these for breakfast, and so the pictures were taken in a hurry while my daughter and husband were already at the table, waiting! The pictures are not great, but the rolls were!!!
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40 comments:

Kajal said...

There is NO such thing as too much bacon!!! :D The recipe looks yum Marsha... i need to get over my thing for baking yeasty stuff... soon i hope..!

Sandra's Easy Cooking said...

I can see why your hubby thought that this one is the best..it absolutely looks mouthwatering! Great recipe and stunning photos!

Tara said...

You did it again... Made me hungry!!!   I agree, no such thing as too much bacon! :-)

Amanda said...

yum! i love cream cheese and chives, but i think i'll skip the bacon. sorry! I just can't stand the greasiness of it! 

ping kay said...

The best bready thing I've ever seen! And nope, no such thing as too much bacon ..... it's never enough!
That's a meal on it's own there. I'll be super happy just munching on this for lunch, dinner, supper, breakfast, .... 

Kimby said...

Keep listening to those voices! :)

Nami | Just One Cookbook said...

Hmmm! I am sold! Although bacons are good I bet the balance between chives and cream cheese was just perfect! I might need this whole batch for my big breakfast plate. Your family is super lucky to eat this for breakfast. I want to take your class!!!

mangiabella said...

wow i am definitely going to pin this!!!! looks AHmazing! Thank you so much for your poignant comments on my blog, I treasure them so!!! I hope you have a very blessed weekend sweet bella, I will let you know when I make these :)

elisabeth@foodandthrift said...

Marsha, how can you go wrong with cream cheese, chives, and bacon bits in a yeasted roll?...Yummm! Absolutely superb! For sure I would double the recipe...after all, 2 cups of flour does only make a small batch, just like when I made my Weight Watchers Challah bread that called for 1 1/2 cups of flour...I ate the entire little bread by myself.
Love the recipe, thanks for sharing:DDD

AlchemyInTheKitchen said...

Isn't it funny - a recipe will happen when it is ready. This bread looks fantastic. Making it!

Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious said...

Seriously, how can this not be the best "bready" thing ever? I mean cream cheese and bacon in a fluffy-yeastified bread? Yes, please!

Mary said...

I would not be safe with these gorgeous rolls around!! simply delicious
Mary x

Lizzy Do said...

These would be a hubby pleaser here, too!! Your bread looks so tender and fluffy...and the filling pushes these over the top!

Maggie @ Vittles and Bits said...

Ok STOP- I don't think my waist can handle when I lose all self control and eat the entire pan of these!  Looks AMAZING!!!

Galexicupcakes said...

Wow, this is my kind of roll! Anything with bacon has got to be delicious. Bookmarking this recipe for very near future cooking. Nice job Marsha!

Baker Street said...

Oh the next time I'm in chennai, I'll be sure to give you a shout. :) 

Bacon makes everything better and these rolls are no exception. They look absolutely fantastic. 

Jill Colonna said...

"The best bready thing". Love it, Marsha.  This does look delicious - no wonder you had to take the photos quickly before they were grabbed!  Lucky you managed to take anything at all...

Mary said...

This sounds delicious. Bacon in a bread is a recipe for success and this combination sounds perfect.

Kitchen Belleicious said...

i haven;t even tried this yet somehow it is melting in my mouth? Hummm. I think it has to do with how amazing the pictures are! LOVE IT

Erin @ Making Memories said...

This looks heavenly!!!  I would declare it the best bready thing too!  I can't wait to make it (and eat it all!)  Thanks!

Deepa Tharien Jacob said...

Oh this is so yummy!  Love your detailed recipies! 

Choc Chip Uru said...

These rolls look so mouthwatering - I am more than happy to stick to simple, delicious chives and cheese rolls :D

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

The Café Sucré Farine said...

FABULOUS! this bread looks just amazing Marsha, love everything about it! I'm sure the aroma when it's baking is enough to drive you crazy!

Weavethousandflavors said...

We've never been big fans of cinnamon rolls but these would become a religion in our home! Cream cheese, bacon and chives? Doesn't get much better except for that lovely soft pull-apart bread. I'm with your family Marsha - 4 will simply not do!

chow:) Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

Catherine said...

These rolls would not last long at my table!! They look delicious! Blessings my dear, Catherine xo

Lizzy Do said...

Oh, we love bacon here, too!!! My family would go nuts for these wonderful rolls.  Thanks for sharing!

Dinnersdishesdessert said...

Bacon and chives and cheese, yum!!  You can NEVER have too much bacon :)  These looks amazing!

Valerie Brunmeier said...

These would be absolutely destroyed in my house!

Kim Bee said...

I love that you hear the voices too. This looks so good. I was headed to bed but might want to rethink that decision and head into the kitchen instead.

Gina said...

How funny it didn't make enough.  I've never had this combo, but it sure does sound good.  Sounds like you have been having some good eats over there.  Hope you are having a good week.
-Gina-

Priscilla | Shescookin said...

These cheesy rolls are awesome, Marsha! I can why your hubby thinks they're the best bread thing you've ever made :) Pinned them to my Baker's Delight board!

Soni said...

Oh these are unbelievably good looking rolls!!I love the last pic, gorgeous!!Bacon and chives sound like a great combination and I can almost imagine the 'bacony' delciousness in these Rolls!First time here and loving it :)

Tobias @ T and Tea Cake said...

Gee that looks good! I can imagine how much your husband loved these rolls! Really can't go wrong with them. :)

Nami | Just One Cookbook said...

Hi Marsha!  Your husband must be right - these rolls look amazing.  I like the bacon/chives/cream cheese melting on the rolls...that short made me drool!  

Monetm1218 said...

Hi lovely! Wow, I can see why this was deemed a favorite! I wish I had one of these this morning! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Enjoy the spring weather!

Nancy/SpicieFoodie said...

Oh wow, my mouth is literally watering so much right. These are just perfect Marsha! Thanks for sharing:) 

C&C Cakery said...

I'm slightly scared and mystified about bacon (it's a vegan thing?), but this looks like a whole bunch of comfort stuffed into a soft bread. Man oh man, I'll have to whip out this recipe when Mr. C's been extra nice :)

Ruchira Hoon said...

Marshaaaaaaaaa, left you an award Lemon cake with lemon drizzle at http://thegreatcookaroo.blogspot.in/2012/04/two-awards-one-guest-post-and-some.html

Wok with Ray said...

I woul love to have a big bite on this roll. I'm sure the bacon gives a bunch of flavor.  I am drooling imagining that. :) Thank you for sharing the post.

Apron Appeal said...

Daaaang those look good!

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