Cheese and Bacon Rolls

Instructions

• 1

  To make the rolls, put the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook. Mix to combine. Add the water and oil, mix on medium speed for 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. (Alternatively, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water and mix until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic).

• 2

  Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.

• 3

  Grease the roasting pan well.

• 4

  Put the dough back into the bowl of the stand mixer. Knead on low speed for 3 minutes until the dough is smooth. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

• 5

  Cut the dough into 16 (1 ¾ oz) pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball and place on the greased roasting pan, spacing them evenly apart. Lightly press the balls to flatten slightly. Cover lightly with a piece of greased plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for 20 minutes or until the rolls double in size.

• 6

  Insert the wire rack into the bottom shelf position. Preheat the oven. Select BAKE/CONVECTION/350°F/25 minutes and press start.

• 7

  To make the topping, uncover the rolls. Combine the mozzarella and cheddar cheese and sprinkle over the rolls. Sprinkle over the bacon.

• 8

  Once preheated, place the rolls in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until golden.

• 9

  Turn the rolls out onto a wire rack, then turn bacon side up. Serve warm or at room temperature.